Recall 13V063 covers 4 1986, 1997, 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera, 750IL, and 635 vehicles for incorrect passenger-mirror labels. Free repair at a franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 4 vehicles from 1986, 1997, 2002, including the 911 Carrera, 750IL, and 635, because the passenger-side mirror label used the wrong font size during U.S. conformity work. The label can leave drivers unsure about object distance in that mirror, increasing crash risk; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger-side exterior mirror gives the driver a view along the right side of the vehicle and traffic behind it. It also carries required safety wording that tells the driver how to interpret objects seen in that mirror. On the affected 1986, 1997, 2002 vehicles, that label is part of the rearview mirror system, not a cosmetic sticker.
The problem is with the label applied during US-market conformity work. The recall summary says the passenger-side mirror received wording in an incorrect font size. That means the vehicle does not conform to the federal rearview mirror labeling requirement, even though the recall does not describe broken mirror glass or a failed mirror housing.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom before finding the incorrect mirror label.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 model lines across the 1986, 1997, and 2002 model years, with label and exterior mirror components listed for each.
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera | visibility component |
| 1997 BMW 750IL | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 1997 BMW 750IL | visibility component |
| 1986 BMW 635 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 1986 BMW 635 | visibility component |
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
The passenger-side mirror statement is wrong, so drivers can misjudge how close nearby objects are and increase the risk of a crash. Use extra care when changing lanes, merging, or backing up until the mirror correction is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1986, 1997, or 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera, 750IL, or 635 is included in this recall.
- Confirm the owner notice mailed on April 22, 2013, then ask Porsche customer service about the free passenger-mirror label correction.
- Reference recall number 13V063 when you call so the service desk can match the mirror-label recall.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to correct the passenger mirror statement with the proper label.
- Use extra care when checking the passenger side mirror until the label correction is complete because the incorrect font affects the distance warning.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician corrects the statement on the passenger mirror so the mirror label uses the required font size for the U.S. safety standard. The correction is free of charge. The recall file does not list the remedy as available, so treat the dealer correction as free once available and confirm the appointment path before visiting the service department.
Timeline
| February 26, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V063?
Recall 13V063 covers 4 vehicles: a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera, a 1997 BMW 750IL, and 1986 BMW 635 vehicles with incorrect passenger-side mirror label font size. The mirror statement will be corrected for free.
What should I do if my 1986 BMW 635, 1997 BMW 750IL, or 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V063. If it is, call 1-443-502-2331 and ask how to have the passenger-side mirror statement corrected. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be completed at no cost to the owner. For recall 13V063, the passenger-side mirror statement will be corrected free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that drivers do not have the correct passenger-side mirror warning in the required font size. That warning helps drivers judge how close objects are in the passenger-side mirror, and missing or incorrect information increases crash risk.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not remove the manufacturer's duty to complete an open safety recall. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then reference recall 13V063 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V063000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-443-502-2331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V063 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V063000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →