Total Complaints
3 filings
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA · model year
2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013PORSCHE911 CARRERA carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 911 CARRERA is engine with 1 filings, followed by exterior lighting:back up lights (1) and wheels:rim (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2013 911 CARRERA. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
13V05800022/02/2013
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.
Recent Complaints
20250430WHEELS:RIM
The contact owns a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was turned to the right to follow a sharp bend in the road, and the vehicle turned too wide. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to straighten the vehicle when the rear of the vehicle started to fishtail. The contact slowed down but had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle started bouncing and shaking. The contact stated that the shaking was more violent while driving above 40 MPH. The contact had taken the vehicle to tire shop. The tire shop removed all four tires and inspected the tires and the rims and determined that the driver's side front and rear tire rims were severely bent. The tire shop advised the contact to replace all four wheels. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact had purchased the aftermarket wheels in December o
Mileage: 42,000
20201130EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
2013 PORSCHE CARRERA. CONSTITUENT WRITES IN REGARDS TO MANUFACTURER OR DESIGN DEFECT WHICH CAUSES BACK UP LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. *LD *JS
20131110ENGINE
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 OCCURRENCE APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK LATER. HAS NOT RECURRED SINCE. *TR
Mileage: 3,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA have?▼
The 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA?▼
The 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA?▼
Yes, the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS and WHEELS:RIM.
Is the 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.