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2022 Porsche 911: What to check before buying

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the fuel system. The 7 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.

Porsche 9112022
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
8
1 urgent
Crashes reported
0
Reliability
Mixed
58/100 on Auto Reliability Index

One recall on this model year told owners to stop driving until the repair was done.

Do not buy until you have dealer paperwork or a recall lookup showing it was completed for this VIN.

Run the VIN before you go

A history report shows accidents, title brands, odometer readings, and open recalls for this 2022 Porsche 911. Ask the seller for the VIN; it is also on the dash at the base of the windshield.

Your inspection sheet

Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.

These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.

Reported on other 911 years with the same design

These years share the 2022's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.

2021 911

5 owner complaints
  • Fuel system 3

Worth adding to your 2022 checks

  • Inspect the engine compartment for fuel smell, wet fuel lines, or fuel residue on engine parts.
  • Start the car and let it idle several minutes, watching for smoke, fuel smell, or rough running.
  • Scan for stored codes P0202 and P0204, which point to injector electrical faults.
Open the 2021 checklist

Which 911 is it?

EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Porsche 911. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.

VersionDriveEPA rating
3.0L 6-cylAWD, RWD20–21 mpg
3.7L 6-cylAWD17 mpg
4.0L 6-cylRWD16 mpg
  • The 2022 Porsche 911 was sold in three versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
  • Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A 911 that averages well under the EPA 16 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.

Why these checks: what owners reported

NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Porsche 911, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.

  • Fuel system4No crashes

    Gasoline leaks from a metal high-pressure fuel line on top of the engine. The leak starts suddenly and sets off no check engine light or other warning. Drivers usually find it by a strong smell of raw gas, either while driving or at the back of the car after parking. Owners treat the car as unsafe to drive and have it towed, and they see a real fire risk from fuel landing on a hot engine. The fix requires removing the engine. Several reports describe the problem as common among owners.

In owners' own words

Excerpts from complaints 911 owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.

Fuel system
A leak in a high pressure fuel line was releasing gas on top of the motor. I smelled gas, and had vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased the car. The dealership has confirmed the cause of the fuel leak and ordered the replacement fuel line. Since it’s a leak in this fuel line, NO check engine lights or other warnings flagged the problem. In my opinion, this is a significant safety problem that could lead to a fire and potential injury.

Filed with NHTSA, December 2024

Fuel system
String gas odor while driving. Upon inspection it was determined that a fuel line was leaking on top of the engine which requires an engine out repair. There are several other people discussing the same issue of Rennlist.com a Porsche enthusiast site. Seems to be a problem.

Filed with NHTSA, July 2025

How the 2022 compares with other 911 years

Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.

The 2022 has the most owner complaints of the 6 911 years we cover, about 6.2 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.

2022 Average of other years
  • Fuel system41

Where the 2022 fits in the 911's history

Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.

The 2022 is the third model year of the 911's eighth generation (2020–2023).

Porsche updated the 911 for 2024, so a 2022 does not have those changes.

What changed for 2024 (not on a 2022)

  • New hybrid model introduced
  • Enhanced 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six for higher-performance variants

Recalls to confirm (8)

Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.

  1. 24V809000Wheels and tiresDo not driveOct 2024

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera, 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS, and 2021-2024 911 vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach.

    Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Owners should not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will check the center lock wheel fastening system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC4.

  2. 25V896000Backup cameraDec 2025

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

  3. 24V155000Wipers and visibilityFeb 2024

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2024 911 vehicles. The front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach.

    Risk: During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield and rear window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA3.

  4. 23V715000AirbagsOct 2023

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.

  5. 23V446000Exterior lightsJun 2023

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".

    Risk: Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.

  6. 23V313000Body and structureMay 2023

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

    Risk: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.

  7. 22V897000Body and structureDec 2022

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 vehicles. In the event of a crash with passenger air bag deployment, the dashboard console may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.

    Risk: An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB7.

  8. 22V803000Seat beltsOct 2022

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.

    Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace and tighten the screws. If the screw threads are damaged, the seat frame will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB6.

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