Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year
Best 911 Carrera years: 2012, 2017, 2020. Compare all years →
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (2)
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.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, the most recent from February 22, 2013 (manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911 Carrera?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2017 and 2020. See the full Porsche 911 Carrera years comparison.
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.