2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
The 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4, potentially affecting up to 2,263 vehicles.
Recall 13V058000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 2,263 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-L7A3K-12 — TIRES
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. List of approved wheels, tires, and wheel spacers for the 991 Generation 911 - (4WD models).
122-D3S6B-06 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Concerns: Clutch master cylinder return line Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A return line for the clutch master cylinder that does not meet the required specifications was installed in the affected vehicles. As a result, there is a possibility that...
TI-85-13 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PORSCHE: A NEW TYPE OF VENT LINE MUST BE USED, IF PDK TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING, AND INSTALLED PRIOR TO NEW PDK TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2013-2014 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA S, 911 CARRERA 4, 911 CARRERA 4S. *PE
TI-92-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PORSCHE: THE CONTACTS ON THE CONNECTER/ WIRING HARNESS FOR DMECONTROL UNIT MAY BE DAMAGED. MODELS INCLUDE 911 CARRERA(991)/ 911 CARRERA S(991)/ 911 CARRERA 4(991)/ 911 CARRERA 4S (991) MODEL YEAR: AS OF 2012*JS
122-G5W9B-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Concerns: Instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The yellow warningmessage ?Fault All-wheel drive system? can appear sporadically in the instrument cluster on the affected vehicles although there is no systemfault present.
122-G5W9B-06 — WHEELS
Concerns: Instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The yellow warningmessage ?Fault All-wheel drive system? can appear sporadically in the instrument cluster on the affected vehicles although there is no systemfault present.
122-Z9R6Y-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Concerns: Instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The instrument clustermust be re-coded on the affected vehicles.
122-Z9R6Y-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Concerns: Instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The instrument clustermust be re-coded on the affected vehicles.
TI-96-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
PORSCHE: DUE TO SUPPLIER ERROR, THE FLANGE, FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER, HAS LOCKING RINGS INSTALLED THAT FAILS TO MEET SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY REMOVING LOCKING RING FROM OLDER VEHICLES. THE LOCKING RING MUST BE REPLACE ON FLANGE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER. MODELS 2013 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA 4,...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 (current)
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