2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls and problems
The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls
Recall 13V-058: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 11V-409: Seat Belts
Problem: 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. There is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. If the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 1-800-767-7243.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4: 13V-058 (engine and engine cooling), 11V-409 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.