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2020 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 911.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2020 Porsche 911, equipped with an automatic (AM-S8) transmission and EPA ratings of 18/24/20 mpg, recorded only four owner complaints—a figure that sits far below the model’s historical peak of 50 complaints in 2007 and near the all-time low of one complaint in 1991, based on data spanning 1990–2014. Its top complaint area was exterior lighting, and the model year carried seven recalls. This places the 2020 911 among the most trouble-free years in the model’s documented reliability history, suggesting a notably low incidence of owner-reported issues despite the recall count.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 9A711549900. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size235/40ZR19 92Y, Rear: 295/35ZR20 101YOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5, Rear: 11.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	9A711549900 alt 0PB115427
Engine air filter	992129620A alt 992129620
Spark plug	0PB905612
Battery	992915105A
Front wiper blades	992955425BY
Serpentine belt	0PB903137A
Thermostat	0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter	9P1819631 alt 992819429

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	51.2 in
Wheelbase	96.5 in
Curb weight	3472 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	39/61

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 24 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.8–4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.80 sec — 2020 Carrera 4S Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2020	Carrera 4S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.80 sec	11.10 sec	443 hp	AWD
2020	Carrera S Cabriolet 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.90 sec	11.20 sec	443 hp	RWD
2020	Carrera S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.90 sec	11.20 sec	443 hp	RWD
2020	Carrera S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.90 sec	11.20 sec	443 hp	RWD
2020	Carrera 4S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.00 sec	11.30 sec	443 hp	AWD
2020	Carrera S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.00 sec	11.30 sec	443 hp	RWD
2020	Carrera S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.00 sec	11.20 sec	443 hp	RWD
2020	Carrera S Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.00 sec	11.30 sec	443 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs

114.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	118 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.96 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46YF
Oil Capacity	4.39 oz

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.260; Rear: 1.024
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0008
Maximum Rotor Runout	.0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

42.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 50°

42 in

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

42.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 144.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 80°, Step 4: Loosen all bolts., Step 5: 42.0 inch lbs., Step 6: 144.0 inch lbs., Step 7: 80°

42 in

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-8

3.5 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°

19 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Active Suspension System (inspect fluid level) · Air Intake Duct (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Mount (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record spans 1990 to 2014, tracing a trajectory from low single-digit annual complaints in the early 1990s to a pronounced spike of 50 complaints in 2007, then retreating to just 2 complaints and 1 recall by 2014. Within that arc, the 2020 model year presents a sparse and fragmented complaint picture: zero crash and zero fire complaints, with the four listed complaint areas—Exterior Lighting, Unknown/Other, Seats, and a combined Power Train/Electrical System/Engine entry—each registering only one report. Because the record contains no years after 2014, 2020 cannot be compared to subsequent model years, but it follows the 2014 low-water mark and shows no concentration of defects in any single system. This lack of clustering, combined with the absence of any crash- or fire-related filings, suggests 2020 did not introduce a new systemic issue visible in federal data. Consequently, the 2020 Porsche 911 appears to be a sound used-car candidate from a federal-record perspective, though a thorough pre-purchase inspection remains essential.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

775

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’07 ’14

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Exterior Lighting1

Unknown Or Other1

Seats1

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V445000Power Train:Axle HubsReported 12/06/2019

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened. Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact…

21V697000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation ComponentsReported 08/09/2021

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 775 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
03/26 9102	2026-06-30	Electrical System	Complaint Regarding the Camera View (Real Top View) in the PCM Central Display (03/26)
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 3730	2026-06-30	Power Train	Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.