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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every 911 Carrera 4 Gts from 2012 to 2023: 0 owner complaints and 4 recalls across 3 model years.

No owner complaints on file yet. Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2023).

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201210–
20221019
20232019

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts?

No owner complaints on file yet.

How many recalls has the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts had?

Across 2012–2023, NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).