Model year guide

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera — representative photo
Representative photo

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined21–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls 1

Suspension:front:macpherson Strut NHTSA Campaign #20E091000 · 11/12/2020

Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), an…

Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These part…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera MPG & running costs

Combined21–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,825
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,125
Fuel only$19,125
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
175.6 in
Width
71.3–72.8 in
Height
51.6 in
Wheelbase
91.7 in
Curb weight
3,142–3,448 lb
Front track
57.9–58.3 in
Rear track
59.1–59.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 394

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 394.

Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.

Bulletin No. 28-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026

Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.

Bulletin No. 27-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026

Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.

Bulletin No. 26-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026

Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.

Bulletin No. 25-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026

Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available

Bulletin SPTL2609 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · Sep 2026

Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment

Bulletin No. 12-26 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers

Bulletin SPTL2314a · Aug 2026

Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available

Bulletin SPTL2608 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · Aug 2026

Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations

Bulletin GR16D8a · Aug 2026

Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems

Bulletin GR16D8 · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 911 CARRERA RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles on record

Other Porsche 911 Carrera model years

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera get?

The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.