NHTSA model-year recall report

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Feb 22, 2013

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 average of 1.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold / Header / Muffler / Tail Pipe, appearing in 1 campaign.

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All 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 13V058000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold / Header / Muffler / Tail Pipe

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Feb 22, 2013

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Porsche 911 Carrera 4 model years

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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology