Verdict
2013 Porsche 911: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2013 Porsche 911 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for coupe.
Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 57% of 2013 coupes. Exterior Lighting leads the reports (40%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2013 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
10
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
21.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 57% of 2013 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2013 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Exterior Lighting issues lead owner complaints (40% of 10 reports), followed by engine (20%).
Share of all 10 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11712504, ODI 11579787, ODI 11532160, ODI 11376617.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
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 Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 20 | 27 | 23 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.4L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 20 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.4L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo S | 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 |
| 911 Turbo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 911 Turbo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2013 Porsche 911: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Porsche 911?
Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Porsche 911 — fewer complaints than 57% of comparable 2013 coupes, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Porsche 911?
The most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (40% of complaints) and engine (20%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche 911 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Porsche 911 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Porsche 911 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Porsche 911 between 19 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.