Model-year record
2012 Porsche 911
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The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
6
Reports to NHTSA, 2012
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
21
EPA estimate
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (17% of 6 reports), followed by exterior lighting (17%).
Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11550582.
Individual complaint reports(6)
Showing the 6 most recent reportsExterior LightingOct 2024 · ODI 11621187Details +Close −
Tail light fall off the car while driving, catching it dangling from the car holding by only one wire. Upon inspection, they came off due to a broken plastic lug that was holding the taillights together. It appears that Porsche changed the taillight mounting design in the 991 after the 2013 model year, adding a metal piece to keep it together even after the plastic cracks, melts, or fails. Mine is 2012 so it will cost us a fortune for get it fixed, for something it was clearly a design failure from the beginning.
- Reported
- Oct 2024
- Incident date
- Sep 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemOct 2023 · ODI 11550582Details +Close −
1. Door panel Issue. I have a 2012 911, and have noticed last year that the door panels have popped up on both sides, it looks like the glue has given way. It seems that this is a common issue for Porsche 911. 2. Keyless Entry Issue. I was not able to lock my car by pressing by the door handle's button. I was able to unlock the car. I then tried on the passenger's side and was able to lock it. It's been going on for months, and every time it occurs I will have to spend minutes to get into the car.
- Reported
- Oct 2023
- Incident date
- Oct 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainJul 2023 · ODI 11531070Details +Close −
Cruising on the highway and a transmission error comes up saying that there's no reverse gear. Got off the highway and even gears aren't engaring, no 2,4,6 gears. 1,3,5,7 gears are engaging. Turned off and parked the car for about an hour. Turned it on car drove fine but start/stop wasn't available and sport modes are not available. Had the car diagnosed at the dealer and the same symptoms and codes are exactly as SB-10054511-7606. The 2012 model year needs to be included.
- Reported
- Jul 2023
- Incident date
- May 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Fuel/Propulsion SystemAug 2020 · ODI 11351045Details +Close −
PORSCHE 991 911 AND 981 CAYMAN/BOXSTER MODELS HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE THE FOAM PADS SECURING THE FUEL TANK DEGRADE OR FALL OUT. THE INITIAL MANIFESTATION IS A SQUEAKING SOUND WHERE THE PLASTIC TANK RUBS AGAINST THE METAL BODY OF THE CAR. WITH PROLONGED MOVEMENT THE FUEL TANK CAN BE DAMAGED AND A FIRE COULD RESULT. PORSCHE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND HAS AN INTERNAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX IT BUT ONLY FOR CUSTOMERS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY CLAIM THE ISSUE IS ONLY A SQUEAKING SOUND BUT COMMON SENSE WOULD DICTATE PLASTIC RUBBING ON METAL SEVERAL TIMES PER DAY WILL WEAR AND START LEAKING. FUEL TANKS SHOULD BE SECURE AND NOT BOUNCING AROUND. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE MATTER FURTHER - HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVE HAD THE ISSUE OF AN IMPROPERLY SECURED GAS TANK.
- Reported
- Aug 2020
- Incident date
- Aug 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherOct 2015 · ODI 10781046 · fireDetails +Close −
THE AUTOMOBILE LOST POWER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. AFTER GLIDING TO A HALT, FIRE WAS NOTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY ENGULFED AND DESTROYED THE WHOLE CAR.
- Reported
- Oct 2015
- Incident date
- Sep 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Fire
SteeringFeb 2014 · ODI 10562558Details +Close −
I HAVE A PROBLEM, WHEN BACKING UP,OR GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEED AND MY WHEELS ARE ABOUT 65% SOMETHING SOUNDS LIKE ITS RUBBING. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND HAVE HAD MY CAR UP ON THE LIFT, BUT NOTHING LOOKS LIKE ITS RUBBING, AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL. THIS IS MY 4TH PORSCHE, AND I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS IN ANY PREVIOUS PORSCHE, AND ESPECIALLY A BRAND NEW ONE. I AM CONCERNED, AS I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS WOULD DO, AT HIGHER SPEED, AND I HAD TO MAKE A SHARP TURN. *TR
- Reported
- Feb 2014
- Incident date
- Feb 2014
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Speedster | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Targa | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 911 C4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 C4 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 911 C4 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Targa | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 C4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Turbo S Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2012 Porsche 911: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2012 Porsche 911?
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Porsche 911. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2012 Porsche 911?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (17% of complaints) and exterior lighting (17%).
How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche 911 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2012 Porsche 911 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Porsche 911 get?
The EPA rates the 2012 Porsche 911 between 19 and 22 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.