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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recalls & problems

The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingFeb 22, 2013

Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 13V0580002,263 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Fix
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.
Seat beltsAug 5, 2011

Seat belts

Recall 11V409000235 vehicles

Problem
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. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
Risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Fix
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 C AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

911 Carrera 4

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4 Targa

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4 Targa

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.