Porsche recall 13V058 covers 2,263 2012-2013 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 vehicles for tail pipe separation. Dealer repair will be free once available.
Porsche is recalling 2,263 2012-2013 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 vehicles with the standard exhaust system because the exhaust tail pipe can fracture and separate from the rear muffler. A separated tail pipe can create a road hazard for other drivers and increase crash risk; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is the exhaust tail pipe on 2012-2013 Porsche 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 vehicles with the standard exhaust system. The tail pipe is the visible outlet behind the rear muffler, where exhaust gas leaves the vehicle after the muffler reduces noise. It is supposed to stay fixed to the muffler while handling heat and vibration.
On affected vehicles, the tail pipe can fracture at its connection to the rear muffler. Once that connection breaks, the pipe can separate from the muffler instead of staying attached to the exhaust assembly. This recall covers vehicles with the standard exhaust system, not the sport exhaust system.
There is no warning sign before failure. Porsche has not listed a sound, light, or other owner-noticeable cue that appears before the tail pipe fractures and separates.
Who's affected?
Covers the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 across the 2012 and 2013 model years, both tied to the same exhaust component.
| 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 | Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
|---|---|
| 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera | Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 | Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera | Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| Units affected | 2,263 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler, the loose pipe creates a hazard for other vehicles on the road and increases the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and contact a Porsche dealer about the recall repair schedule. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 or 911 Carrera is included in this recall.
- Check your Porsche owner letter from June 13, 2013, or call Porsche customer service before scheduling.
- Reference recall number 13V058 when you call a franchised Porsche dealer.
- Schedule the free rear-muffler replacement that fixes the exhaust tail pipe separating from the muffler once Porsche confirms the repair is open.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. If the tail pipe sounds loose or separates, stop driving and contact the dealer.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician will replace the rear mufflers covered by the recall, including the muffler area where the exhaust tail pipe can fracture and separate. The dealer repair will be free once available. Porsche mailed an interim owner notice on May 9, 2013, and the recall filing did not give a final owner notification schedule. When you speak with the Porsche service desk, ask them to confirm the open recall by VIN before scheduling the repair.
Timeline
| February 22, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V058?
Recall 13V058 covers 2,263 2012-2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera vehicles with the standard exhaust system. The exhaust tail pipe can fracture and separate from the rear muffler, creating a road hazard. Porsche dealers will replace the rear mufflers for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 or 911 Carrera is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V058. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the rear muffler replacement. Reference recall number 13V058 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche's remedy says dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. The free repair applies at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a separated exhaust tail pipe becoming a hazard for other vehicles on the road. That increases crash risk for nearby drivers. If your VIN is included, have a Porsche dealer replace the rear mufflers for free.
What if I bought my Porsche 911 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Porsche is included, then call a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall number 13V058.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V058000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V058 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V058000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →