2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
The 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEAT BELTS. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S, potentially affecting up to 1,467 vehicles.
Recall 12V107000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,232 vehicles affected
Defect: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 911 CARRERA S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2012. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN A COOLANT LINE AND A FUEL LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL LINE TO BECOME DISCONNECTED AT THE QUICK CONNECTOR.
Consequence: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, A FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR. A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO THE ENGINE MISFIRING OR STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE WITH A NEW FUEL LINE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
View full details →Recall 11V409000 — SEAT BELTS
| 235 vehicles affected
Defect: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011....
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A PROBLEM, WHEN BACKING UP,OR GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEED AND MY WHEELS ARE ABOUT 65% SOMETHING SOUNDS LIKE ITS RUBBING. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND HAVE HAD MY CAR UP ON THE LIFT, BUT NOTHING LOOKS LIKE ITS RUBBING, AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL. THIS IS MY 4TH PORSCHE, AND I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS IN ANY PREVIOUS PORSCHE, AND ESPECIALLY A BRAND NEW ONE. I AM CONCERNED, AS I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS WOULD DO, AT HIGHER SPEED, AND I HAD TO MAKE A SHARP TURN. *TR
I HAVE A PROBLEM, WHEN BACKING UP,OR GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEED AND MY WHEELS ARE ABOUT 65% SOMETHING SOUNDS LIKE ITS RUBBING. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND HAVE HAD MY CAR UP ON THE LIFT, BUT NOTHING LOOKS LIKE ITS RUBBING, AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL. THIS IS MY 4TH PORSCHE, AND I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS IN ANY PREVIOUS PORSCHE, AND ESPECIALLY A BRAND NEW ONE. I AM CONCERNED, AS I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS WOULD DO, AT HIGHER SPEED, AND I HAD TO MAKE A SHARP TURN. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 72-21 — WHEELS
Instructions on approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
122-S4G9N-06 — SERVICE BRAKES
Concerns: Rear-axle disc brake pads Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is a possibility that disc brake pads from a batch that does not conform to the high quality standards of Porsche may have been installed on the affected vehicles....
122-S4G9N-06 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Concerns: Rear-axle disc brake pads Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is a possibility that disc brake pads from a batch that does not conform to the high quality standards of Porsche may have been installed on the affected vehicles....
9912133-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
WF86 - Re-Programming DME Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)
STB220-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel pump relay
122-K9M6Z-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Concerns: Contacts on connector/wiring harness for DME control unit Information: Damaged contacts on connector/wiring harness for DME control unit. Due to problems caused by damaged contacts on the connector/wiring harness for the DME control unit during electric fault finding.
122-M6L9B-06 — EQUIPMENT
Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.0 Imformation: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can...
TI-64-12 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
PORSCHE: DUE TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING, ELECTRIC CHANGE OVER VALVES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO MOISTURE AND CAUSES CHANGE OVER VALVES, OVERTIME, TO MALFUNCTION AND THE CLUTCH COOLING SYSTEM (PDK) AND GEAR WHEEL SET MAY BE IMPAIRED. MODELS 2012-2013 911 CARRERA AND 911 CARRERA S. *PE
122-K4T2R-06 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Concerns: Relay for engine-compartment blower Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the relay for setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower is not inserted correctly in the relay carrier on the affected vehicles. If the relay is...
122-K4T2R-06 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Concerns: Relay for engine-compartment blower Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the relay for setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower is not inserted correctly in the relay carrier on the affected vehicles. If the relay is...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
- 2007 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 3 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S (current)
- 2014 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
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- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
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- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints