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US recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
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 and remedy
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Seat belts
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 and remedy
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.
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 1-800-767-7243.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Other
2013-02-22 · campaign 2013-061 · 111 vehicles
On certain vehicles, exhaust tailpipes can fracture and detach from mufflers. A tailpipe separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both muffler assemblies.
Fuel system
2012-03-20 · campaign 2012-102 · 104 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a fuel line quick connector could uncouple as a result of contact with a coolant pipe. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Fuel leakage could also cause the engine to misfire and stall. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road condition, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a spacer ring to prevent contact between the fuel line quick connector and the coolant pipe.
Seats and restraints
2011-08-12 · campaign 2011-293 · 16 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the seatbelt anchors were manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, may not rotate as designed. Failure of the seatbelt anchorage to restrain the occupant as intended would increase the risk of personal injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seatbelt anchors.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche 911 (1 fires reported). Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Porsche 911.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera C RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 C AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S C AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S C RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 GTS 2 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 GTS C RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 GTS 4 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 GTS 4 C AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo C AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S C AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Porsche 911 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 911 C4 GTS 3.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 C4 GTS 3.8 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 C4 GTS Cabriolet 3.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 911 C4 GTS Cabriolet 3.8 L Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 911 Carrera 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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