2013 Porsche 911 Carrera

Recalls

1 recall names the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. Newest first.

• Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

  Feb 22, 2013NHTSA 13V0580002,263 vehicles

  Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. The exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on May 9, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine1
2. Exterior lighting1
3. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Apr 30, 2025CA42,000 mi
  Wheels › Rim
  The contact owns a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was turned to the right to follow a sharp bend in the road, and the vehicle turned too wide. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to straighten the vehicle when the…

  The contact owns a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was turned to the right to follow a sharp bend in the road, and the vehicle turned too wide. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to straighten the vehicle when the rear of the vehicle started to fishtail. The contact slowed down but had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle started bouncing and shaking. The contact stated that the shaking was more violent while driving above 40 MPH. The contact had taken the vehicle to tire shop. The tire shop removed all four tires and inspected the tires and the rims and determined that the driver's side front and rear tire rims were severely bent. The tire shop advised the contact to replace all four wheels. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact had purchased the aftermarket wheels in December of 2024. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

• Nov 30, 2020VA
  Exterior lighting › Back up lights

  2013 porsche carrera. Constituent writes in regards to manufacturer or design defect which causes back up lamps to illuminate properly. *Ld *js

• Nov 10, 2013CA3,500 mi
  Engine

  After driving for approx. 30 minutes and shutting the car off for 20 minutes, car would not restart. Battery was strong and the engine turned over as in a normal start, but there was no ignition. After numerous attempts over a 15 minute period, car finally restarted and operated normally. Similar occurrence approximately 1 week later. Has not recurred since. *tr

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Backup Lights Fail To Illuminate

  DP21001Opened Jan 15, 2021Closed Jul 9, 2021
  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a defect petition received on November 20, 2020 requesting an investigation into the failure of reversing lights to illuminate in certain Model Year (MY) 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicle with manual transmissions. The reversing lights fail to…

  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a defect petition received on November 20, 2020 requesting an investigation into the failure of reversing lights to illuminate in certain Model Year (MY) 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicle with manual transmissions. The reversing lights fail to illuminate when the subject vehicles are shifted into reverse.The reversing lights provide a warning to other drivers and pedestrians when the vehicle is reversing. The reversing lights also provide some illumination for the driver when reversing at night. Failure of the reversing lights can cause an increased hazard to the vehicle, its occupants, surrounding vehicles and nearby pedestrians. As of April 14, 2021, NHTSA has identified only one consumer complaint alleging a failure of the reversing lights in NHTSA's database. This complaint was received from the petitioner. Neither NHTSA nor Porsche have received any allegations of crashes or injuries associated with the failure of the reversing lights to illuminate.Porsche determined that the reversing lights on the MY 2012-2015 Porsche Carrera vehicles were becoming inoperative due to the failure of the transmission side actuation mechanism. Porsche determined the weld between the shift rod and the stopper plate was below manufacturing specifications in some vehicles due to production weld process variations. Porsche modified production weld specifications to improve the strength and consistency of the weld joint between the shift rod and stopper plate. In January 2021, Porsche initiated a Service Action (228/20) on MY 2012-2015 Porsche Carrera vehicles with active notification of potentially affected customers to remedy the reversing light failure in the affected vehicles. Warranty coverage on the affected components has been extended to 15 years from the new vehicle delivery date with unlimited mileage. Porsche will replace the transmission in the affected vehicles with a new transmission with the modified weld specifications for the shift rod - stopper plate joint. NHTSA believes there is a high likelihood that many affected vehicles will be remedied with this action.After thoroughly assessing the material submitted by the petitioner, information already in NHTSA's possession, information submitted by Porsche in response to an Information Request letter and the potential risks to safety implicated by the petitioner's allegation, as well as Service Action (228/20) initiated by Porsche offering extended warranty coverage, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. After full consideration of appropriate factors, the petition is denied. A denial report will be posted in the Federal Register.The ODI report cited above can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11376617

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011666Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned.
• 11011572Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A
• 11011570Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models
• 11011563Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11011561Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11011552Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
• 11011201Instructions on advanced technical information for the interior door panel. Warps along the top surface of the 911, Boxster, and Cayman
• 11011200Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
• 11011195Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
• 11011184Instructions on advanced technical information for a squeak and or rattle from the dash or instrument cluster area on the Boxsters, Caymans, and 911s.
• 11009877Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048
• 11009862Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop
• 11008666Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles.
• 11008662Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles.
• 11008661Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. All MY04-20
• 11008658Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
• 11008657Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11008637Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11008636Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
• 11008635Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed.
• 11008624Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025
• 11008603Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
• 11008486Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.021
• 11008479Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the chain tensioner - 0PB109507D
• 11008476Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.020
• 11008473Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the seat frame - 992885456CY
• 11008470Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.015
• 11008454Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, and 99164548000
• 11008449Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.010 & .011
• 11008441Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the engine oil (00004321093)
• 11008440Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.000 & .001
• 11007107Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the wire set - 976971227 & 976971227A
• 11007096Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.030
• 11007088Instructions on advanced technical information for various vehicles - engine start inhibited and fault code present
• 11007041Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.020
• 11007037Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the ball screw - PAF004835
• 11007036Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.010
• 11006874Parts information for parts withdrawal involving a number of parts for the flange, fuel pump, and fuel filter
• 11006858Product Knowledge on the chassis/VIN numbering systems
• 11006850Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.000

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