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2013 Porsche 911 CarreraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Exterior lighting10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 13V-058 · Feb 22, 2013 · 2,263 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other 911 Carrera year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 Carrera median. How we score

'97'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'12'13'14'17'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera safety ratings

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Backup Lights Fail To IlluminateDP21001 · closed Jul 9, 2021
    No recall
In owners' words

What 911 Carrera owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10551667 · Nov 10, 2013 · 3,500 miles

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