2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
25
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
The 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has received a total of 3 safety complaints 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. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingback Up Lights (1 complaint), and Wheelsrim (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, 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
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingback Up Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
2013 PORSCHE CARRERA. CONSTITUENT WRITES IN REGARDS TO MANUFACTURER OR DESIGN DEFECT WHICH CAUSES BACK UP LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. *LD *JS
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
Safety Rating for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 08-21 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 31-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models since 2003.
No. 43-20 — TIRES
List of Approved Tires, Wheels and Wheel Spacers for the 991 Carrera.
No. 41-20 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Instructions on how to perform a PVTS Software update in the event that a car will not start.
122-X8U7Y-04 — VISIBILITY
Subject: Sun blind Symptom: Sun blind will not open completely and is creased. Cause: A plastic foam strip on the headliner can shrink as a result of ageing and high fluctuations in temperature and can become detached. The plastic foam strip catches in the sun blind and damages it.
122-S4G9N-06 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
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-Y9X5V-06 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Concerns: Control unit for Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Due to a software error in the control unit for Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), there is a possibility that an unauthorized fault code will be...
9919812114-15 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WF77 - Replacing Tank Leakage Diagnosis Module
122-Q2E5G-06 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Concerns: Switching element for filler flap Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Defective switching elements for the filler flap may have been installed on the affected vehicles due to a supplier error. This can cause the switching element to become mechanically...
122-F5K9C-06 — ENGINE
Concerns: DME control unit Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A new data record is available for the DME control unit. This data record improves the engine running quality at idle speed in order to prevent possible engine speed fluctuations and...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA.
Investigation DP21001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH Closed
Opened:
Backup Lights Fail To Illuminate
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (current)
- 2014 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 5 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 1 complaint
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints