2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera years
- Not enough data 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. That ranks 4th out of 16 911 Carrera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 42,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Backup Lights Fail To Illuminate (DP21001) — opened Jan 15, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was turned to the right to follow a sharp bend in the road, and the vehicle turned too wide. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to straighten the vehicle when the…
2013 porsche carrera. Constituent writes in regards to manufacturer or design defect which causes back up lamps to illuminate properly. *ld *js
After driving for approx. 30 minutes and shutting the car off for 20 minutes, car would not restart. Battery was strong and the engine turned over as in a normal start, but there was no ignition. After numerous attempts over a 15 minute period, car finally restarted and operated normally. Similar…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.