Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 Recall R/2013/032: Tailpipe May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2013
- Launched
- 280
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/032
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 vehicles. Internal tests have shown that rear mufflers (silencer) installed on these vehicles do not achieve the required service life. The dealer will replace both rear mufflers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Internal tests have shown that rear mufflers (silencer) installed on these vehicles do not achieve the required service life. As a result the exhaust tailpipe of the rear muffler can crack on vehicles with higher mileage this can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe and represents a danger to other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILPIPE MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: Internal tests have shown that rear mufflers (silencer) installed on these vehicles do not achieve the required service life. As a result the exhaust tailpipe of the rear muffler can crack on vehicles with higher mileage this can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe and represents a danger to other road users Remedy: Replace both rear mufflers.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe and represents a danger to other road users.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both rear mufflers.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 may be included. Porsche estimates 280 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2013/032. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera, GT3RS, SpeedsterThe threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque | Book soon | R/2021/126 | |
| 911 CarreraFastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated | Book soon | R/2019/207 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags | Urgent | R/2017/102 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel injection pipes may become insecure | Urgent | R/2017/050 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2017/022 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2012/156 on 10 Dec 2012, for rear hub may detach. The one launched after it was R/2014/015 on 27 Jan 2014, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/032, launched 25 April 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.