Before you buy a used Porsche 911 (992).
Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.

The essentials.
- 1 documented, sourced fault across its 3 engines.
- That is not much data: if no other faults show up here, it does not mean it has none.
- 7 official recalls on record: ask for the chassis number (VIN) and confirm they have been done.
- According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
Typical faults by engine
The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.
All versions
Sheets the catalogue links to all 3 of its engines.
- Period mentioned
- 2019 onwards
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
Carrera 3.0 turbo · Turbo / GT3 (3.7 / 4.0) · Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
Carrera 3.0 turbo (Petrol) · Turbo / GT3 (3.7 / 4.0) (Petrol) · Carrera GTS T-Hybrid (Hybrid)
We have no faults specific to this engine, only those common to every version.
Which engine has the fewest documented faults?
| Engine | Documented faults | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| Carrera 3.0 turboPetrol | 1 | 6 |
| Turbo / GT3 (3.7 / 4.0)Petrol | 1 | 6 |
| Carrera GTS T-HybridHybrid | 1 | 6 |
According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.
Official recalls: ask before you pay
A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.
- Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
- Ask an official Porsche dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
- Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Insufficient windscreen and rear window bonding (ARA3)Body / passive safety
Engines: Carrera 3.0 turbo (Petrol) · Turbo / GT3 (3.7 / 4.0) (Petrol)
How to check it: Check bonding and replace windows where required by the ARA3 procedure.
View full entryPorsche airbag and seat-belt recalls (2007–2025)Airbags and seat belts
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryPorsche brake recalls (2004–2024)Brakes
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryPorsche wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2007–2025)Suspension and steering
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryPorsche engine, transmission and software recalls (2006–2026)Powertrain and engine management
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryPorsche electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2012–2023)Electrical and electronic systems
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryIncorrect low-beam angle from coding (ASA1)Lighting / software
Engines: Carrera GTS T-Hybrid (Hybrid)
How to check it: Confirm ASA1 VIN and options; recode BCM1 with PIWIS through official service.
View full entryOn the test drive: what to look and listen for
Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.
0 of 1 checked
Bodywork
Look out for: Damp or water in the cabin; engine vibration felt through the car.
Ask them to check: Look for damp carpets and check the window seals; check outstanding campaigns by VIN; feel for vibration at idle and when accelerating.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.
- Water ingress through the windows and vibration from the engine mounts (911 992)
- Insufficient windscreen and rear window bonding (ARA3)
- Porsche airbag and seat-belt recalls (2007–2025)
- Porsche brake recalls (2004–2024)
- Porsche wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2007–2025)
- Porsche engine, transmission and software recalls (2006–2026)
- Porsche electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2012–2023)
- Incorrect low-beam angle from coding (ASA1)
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