Model year guide

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints5
Combined20 mpg

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

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 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.

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8) or Manual 7-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 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 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

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.

2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s trims & engines on record

Trims
Carrera S/4S/GTS/4 GTS
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 443 hp

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2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s. 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 free.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, equipment adaptive/mobility, seats.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s get?

The 2021 Porsche 911 carrera 4s has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway).

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