2012–2013 Porsche 911 Carrera, 2012–2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Recall: Exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler
NHTSA campaign 13V058000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Feb 22, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Porsche's safety recall number is AD01.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche | 911 Carrera | 2012, 2013 |
| Porsche | 911 Carrera 4 | 2012, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V058000 (manufacturer number AD01). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.