NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. Most complaints involve wheels (1) and exterior lighting (1). The EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“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 of 2024. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.”
“2013 PORSCHE CARRERA. CONSTITUENT WRITES IN REGARDS TO MANUFACTURER OR DESIGN DEFECT WHICH CAUSES BACK UP LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. *LD *JS”
“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”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,250 | 386 |
| 911 Carrera Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,400 | 409 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,400 | 408 |
| 911 Carrera S Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,400 | 401 |
| 911 Carrera S Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,400 | 411 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,400 | 407 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,600 | 419 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,600 | 419 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,600 | 424 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,600 | 414 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 14, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are wheels (1), exterior lighting (1), engine (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera at 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (10 versions rated).