2012 Porsche 911 Carrera
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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, A
Remedy: 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 SEPTEMBE
Campaign 11V409000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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 sch
Campaign 13V058000 — check if this car was fixed
Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund.
Campaign 20E091000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 11V409000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V058000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20E091000 (suspension) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.