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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4SProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 0 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
399
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Preliminary Verdict

Limited Data

Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.0

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Recall History (1 recall)

11V409000Sep 2011

SEAT BELTS

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

0

Class avg

36

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S reliable?
The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Porsche 911 Carrera 4S problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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