2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera 4 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. That is the most of any 911 Carrera 4 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* 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…
Other Porsche 911 Carrera 4 years
← 2012 911 Carrera 4 · 2023 911 Carrera 4 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Carrera 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 911 Carrera 4 | 0 | 2 |
See all Porsche 911 Carrera 4 problems by year, every Porsche model, or the Porsche VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera 4 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.