2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls and problems

The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls

Recall 13V-058: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Feb 22, 2013 · 2,263 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 500 miles · reported Jul 8, 2013

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4: 13V-058 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 500 miles.

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.