Most common 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 Carrera S complaints by model year
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls (2)
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.
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.
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.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
The steering — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, the most recent from March 21, 2012 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
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.