Porsche 911 992
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
510–525 PS
4.0L Benzin
992 GT3 manual — the return of the gearstick
Legendary!480 PS
3.0L Turbo Benzin
6 weaknesses
Good ChoiceBody Variants
The Porsche 911 992 is available as Coupé and Cabrio — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Porsche 911 992 is available with 11 engine variants — from 385 to 650 hp.
The Porsche Carrera (Benziner, 385 PS) has the DKCA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Carrera 4 (Benziner, 385 PS) has the DKCA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Carrera 4 GTS (Benziner, 480 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Carrera 4S (Benziner, 450 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Carrera GTS (Benziner, 480 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Carrera S (Benziner, 450 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche GT3 (Benziner, 510 PS) has the DRM (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 10 known weaknesses.
The Porsche GT3 RS (Benziner, 525 PS) has the DRM (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 10 known weaknesses.
The Porsche S/T (Benziner, 525 PS) has the DRM (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 10 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Turbo (Benziner, 581 PS) has the DKEA (3.8L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Turbo S (Benziner, 650 PS) has the DKH (3.8L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall — Hazard Light Software Software fault on 8,666 vehicles: the hazard lights do not activate reliably during emergency braking. Free software update at the dealer. Symptoms: No visible symptoms — hazard lights do not respond correctly during emergency braking | Low |
Alternatives
BMW M2 G87
Sportwagen (2022–2026)
Subaru WRX VB
Sportwagen (2022–2026)
Subaru BRZ ZD8
Sportwagen (2022–2026)
Toyota GR86 ZN8
Sportwagen (2022–2025)
Audi e-tron GT J1
Sportwagen (2021–2024)
Audi RS e-tron GT J1
Sportwagen (2021–2024)
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 48 weaknesses have been documented for the Porsche 911 992 (2019–2024) — 39 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Body, Electronics, Suspension. Considered reliable: DKCA (3.0L Turbo), DKKA (3.0L Turbo), DKEA (3.8L Turbo).
911 (MDG.GA, 2019–2020) — Be Careful: Recall: defective connecting rods (718, 2021 batch), Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocks, Elevated oil consumption during track use. Power: 510 PS.
911 (DRM, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Sumabore coating defect — early production, Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocked, Oil drain insert pulls out of CFRP tank. Power: 510 PS.
911 (DRM, 2022–2024) — Be Careful: Sumabore coating defect — early production, Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocked, Oil drain insert pulls out of CFRP tank. Power: 525 PS.
What to watch out for with the Porsche 911? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee