2013 Porsche 911 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 10
Latest campaign: Feb 22, 2013

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	Feb 22, 2013	13V058000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 22, 2013Latest campaign


Feb 22, 201313V058000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V058000 What's wrong 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 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. Filed under 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 Campaign NHTSA 13V058000 · Feb 22, 2013

Feb 22, 201313V058000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V058000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Filed under: 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4
Campaign: NHTSA 13V058000 · Feb 22, 2013

Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Exterior lighting	4	40
Engine	2	20
Wheels	1	10
Vehicle speed control	1	10
Air bags	1	10
Unknown or other	1	10
Visibility/wiper	1	10

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“Rear taillights can fall off the vehicle. This component is available for inspection and causes issues when other motorists are unable to see turn signals, brake lights, fog lights, and reverse lights.”
Filed 01/21/2026 · ODI 11712504
Wheels
“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.”
Filed 04/30/2025 · ODI 11657814
Air bags
“The door panels at the top wrap on my 2013 Porsche 911 and I understand this is a problem on Porsches 911 delivered between 2012 - 2019 A number of recommendations have been made for owners to glue the panel.”
Filed 04/22/2025 · ODI 11656182

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2013 Porsche 911 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Porsche 911. The most recent, 13V058000 (reported February 22, 2013), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Porsche 911?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Porsche 911?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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