2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. That ranks 2nd out of 7 911 Carrera S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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
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.
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.
I have a problem, when backing up,or going forward at slow speed and my wheels are about 65% something sounds like its rubbing. I have been to the dealer, and have had my car up on the lift, but nothing looks like its rubbing, and the dealer says that this is normal. This is my 4th porsche, and i…
Other Porsche 911 Carrera S years
← 2007 911 Carrera S · 2020 911 Carrera S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Carrera S | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 911 Carrera S | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 911 Carrera S | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 911 Carrera S | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 911 Carrera S | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 911 Carrera S | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Owners most often report steering, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera S model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.