Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median 911 Carrera 4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 should you avoid?
None of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 had?
2 recalls across 2012. The model year with the most is 2012.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.