Model year
2012 Porsche 911
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2012 Porsche 911 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 13 recalls and 1 complaint under 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA 4, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS, 911 CARRERA 4S, 911 CARRERA GTS, 911 CARRERA S, 911 TARGA 4, 911 TARGA 4S, 911 TURBO, and 911 TURBO S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 8 complaints
- 2002 9 complaints
- 2007 47 complaints
- 2008 3 complaints
- 2009 1 complaints
- 2010 3 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 8 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 6 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 911 CARRERA | 2 | 0 |
| 911 CARRERA 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 911 CARRERA 4 GTS | 1 | 0 |
| 911 CARRERA 4S | 1 | 0 |
| 911 CARRERA GTS | 1 | 0 |
| 911 CARRERA S | 2 | 1 |
| 911 TARGA 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 911 TARGA 4S | 1 | 0 |
| 911 TURBO | 1 | 0 |
| 911 TURBO S | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4 C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4S 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4S C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera S 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera S C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
10 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Speedster · 3.8L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera · 3.6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 911 Carrera · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 · 3.6L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3.6L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa · 3.6L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4S · 3.8L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4S · 3.8L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet · 3.8L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
23 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Porsche 911 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.