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2012 Porsche 911 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
03/13/18 NHTSA ID: 10130112
TSB ID: 122-L7V6H-03

Information: subsequent performance increase to 316 kw(430 hp) engine type: standard engine ma103 with engine power of 294 kw (400 hp) general: a parts kit is available for increasing the performance of the standard engine. increased per
10/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10119300
TSB ID: 122-U8H3K-06

Concerns: motor for rear side section flaps information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that motors for controlling the rear side section flaps, on which th
09/13/17 NHTSA ID: 10117462
TSB ID: 122-Q2E5G-06

Concerns: switching element for filler flap information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. defective switching elements for the filler flap may have been installed on the affected vehic
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109319
TSB ID: 122-D9G3U-06

Concerns: relay for engine-compartment blower information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. th
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109286
TSB ID: 122-T8M5H-06

Concerns: suspension alignment information: suspension alignmentmust be performed on the affected vehicles and the vehicles must be adjusted prior to delivery to customers.
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109318
TSB ID: 122-P4E8W-06

Concerns: relay for engine-compartment blower information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that
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08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109306
TSB ID: 122-K4T2R-06

Concerns: relay for engine-compartment blower information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned veh
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109324
TSB ID: 122-S4G9N-06

Concerns: rear-axle disc brake pads information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is a possibility that disc brake pads from a batch that does not conform to the high quality sta
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109309
TSB ID: 122-Q5Q9Z-06

Concerns: relay for engine-compartment blower situation: there is a possibility that the relay for setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower is not inserted correctly in the relay carrier on the affected vehicles. if the relay is not in
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109329
TSB ID: 122-V3U7E-06

Concerns: plug on crankcase for cylinders 1-3. information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that a plug that was pressed into and sealed to the crankcase is n
07/28/17 NHTSA ID: 10108677
TSB ID: 122-D5B3L-06

Center intake-air distributor information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. an intake-air distributor, on which the shaft for guiding the resonance flap does notmeet the required speci
07/28/17 NHTSA ID: 10108674
TSB ID: 122-K9M6Z-06

Concerns: contacts on connector/wiring harness for dme control unit information: damaged contacts on connector/wiring harness for dme control unit. due to problems caused by damaged contacts on the connector/wiring harness for the dme con
06/12/15 NHTSA ID: 10057612
TSB ID: TIS-96-14

Porsche: between throttle housing and pressure pipe, clamp on rubber sleeve failed to be tightened as required, sufficiently, to high tightening torque on pressure pipe and rubber sleeve can slip off. model 2014-15 911 turbo, turbo s.
06/21/13 NHTSA ID: 10052179
TSB ID: TI-10-13

Porsche: on certain vehicles, equipped with 7 speed manual transmission, the control unit on electrical parking brake monitoring function is too sensitive and needs reprogramming. 2012-2013 911 carrera, 911 carrera s, 911 carrera 4, 911 c
03/28/13 NHTSA ID: 10051672
TSB ID: TI-96-12

Porsche: due to supplier error, the flange, for fuel level sender, has locking rings installed that fails to meet specification requirements and may have difficulty removing locking ring from older vehicles. the locking ring must be replac
08/05/14 Engine NHTSA ID: 10055907
TSB ID: TI-58-12

Porsche: procedural information provided regarding the replacing of faulty cracked ignition coils on certain vehicles. model 1997-2013 boxster (986), boxster/cayman (987), carrera (996 & 997).
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109335
TSB ID: 122-X7S6C-06

Concerns: electric change-over valves information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that electric change-over valves, which may be susceptible to the ingress o
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109334
TSB ID: 122-P4U9T-06

Concerns: electric change-over valves information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that electric change-over valves, which may be susceptible to the ingress o
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01/03/13 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10048760
TSB ID: TI-64-12

Porsche: due to insufficient sealing, electric change over valves are susceptible to moisture and causes change over valves, overtime, to malfunction and the clutch cooling system (pdk) and gear wheel set may be impaired. models 2012-2013
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125213
TSB ID: 122-T7Y5Q-12

Information: this document updates information previously published in eq 1105, eq 1105, and eq 1401. to provide stable voltage and sufficient current throughout certain service operations, you should connect the vehicle to a battery charg
10/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120794
TSB ID: 122-N9Z4L-07

Concerns: agm starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') situation: support for the care andmaintenance of the agmstarter battery (at the dealership): from the time the vehicle is delivered to the porsche centre until it is h
10/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120793
TSB ID: 122-R7W2C-07

Concerns: agm starter battery (referred to below simply as ?battery?) situation: customer complaints concerning battery-related topics recurring customer complaints concerning topics relating to battery capacity and quality.
10/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120600
TSB ID: 122-E3L8H-03

Cause: noises can be caused by excessive relative movements between the individual components. remedial action: rework sliding roof seal.
09/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117455
TSB ID: 122-M6M5Z-06

Concerns: horn (also referred to as fanfare) information: modified assignment of connector contacts due to installation of new type of horn. as a result, if the horn needs to be replaced, an adapter cable must also be installed.
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09/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117473
TSB ID: 122-G7H3U-06

Concerns: instrument cluster information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. the following fault symptoms can occur on the affected vehicles due to a software error in the instrument cl
09/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117472
TSB ID: 122-Y9X5V-06

Concerns: control unit for porsche dynamic chassis control (pdcc) information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. due to a software error in the control unit for porsche dynamic chassis
09/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117454
TSB ID: 122-S9G7U-06

Concerns: power distributor (? installation position of power distributor) information: in the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if a "corroded pin in the power distributor" is determined as the
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109269
TSB ID: 122-C9R3N-06

Concerns: roof assembly information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is a possibility that the adhesivematerial on the affected vehicles was not fitted in accordance with the i
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109291
TSB ID: 122-V9B2C-06

Concerns: dme control unit information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on certain 2010 to 2012 model year 911 gt3 (997)/911 gt3 rs (997)/911 gt3 rs 4.0 (997) vehicles. there is the possibility that an implausible o
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109292
TSB ID: 122-H4Y4X-06

Concerns: front-end electronics control unit rear-end electronics control unit information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. new data records for the front-end electronics and rear-e
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08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109280
TSB ID: 122-D6U5E-06

Concerns: pdk control unit information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. a shift rod movement at a shift gate that was not selected can be detected incorrectly on the affected vehicle
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109358
TSB ID: 122-V9M3H-06

Concerns: seal for glass sunroof information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that noises can come from the glass sunroof on the affected vehicles while drivin
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109352
TSB ID: 122-D7F7S-06

Concerns: front-end electronics control unit rear-end electronics control unit information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. new data records for the front-end electronics and rear-e
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109350
TSB ID: 122-R2J7H-06

Concerns: electronic logbook in porsche communication management (pcm) 3.1 information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemi
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109348
TSB ID: 122-M6L9B-06

Concerns: electronic logbook in porsche communication management (pcm) 3.0 imformation: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemi
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109342
TSB ID: 122-X4Q7B-06

Concerns: convertible top status messages in instrument cluster. information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. the instrument cluster on the affected vehicles may have been coded with
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08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109303
TSB ID: 122-Z5F9U-06

Concerns: pdk control unit information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on certain 911 carrera (991) and 911 carrera s (991) vehicles. the pdk control unit can sometimes be misdiagnosed on the affected vehicles due
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109333
TSB ID: 122-J8V9B-06

Concerns: front-end electronics control unit rear-end electronics control unit information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. new data records for the front-end electronics and rear-e
01/31/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10054519
TSB ID: TI-12-11-13

Porsche: information concerning the procedure for reprogramming the pdk control unit. 911 carrera (991)/911 carrer 4 (991) and 911 carrera s (991)/911 carrera 4s (991). *js
08/19/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052593
TSB ID: TI-92-12

Porsche: the contacts on the connecter/ wiring harness for dmecontrol unit may be damaged. models include 911 carrera(991)/ 911 carrera s(991)/ 911 carrera 4(991)/ 911 carrera 4s (991) model year: as of 2012*js
01/11/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10049259
TSB ID: TI-52-12

Porsche: the rear end and front end electronics control unit software must be reprogrammed with updated data for ignition key locking when key not inserted and rear end will not switch to energy saving mode after vehicle stops. models 20
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134870
TSB ID: 122-X8U7Y-04

Subject: sun blind symptom: sun blind will not open completely and is creased. cause: a plastic foam strip on the headliner can shrink as a result of ageing and high fluctuations in temperature and can become detached. the plastic foam
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10/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10119335
TSB ID: 122-X5P4C-11

Spare parts requirements for components on the power distributor (housing/pin/cable) or in the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if a "corroded pin in the power distributor" is determined as the c
09/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10117409
TSB ID: 122-M9B2W-05

Concerns: sealing channel and side panel information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is a possibility that the point at which the sealing channel meets the side panel was not p
09/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10117456
TSB ID: 122-N7A9G-06

Concerns: cover for door arrester information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is a possibility that covers for the door arresters that do not conform to the high quality standa
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109351
TSB ID: 122-H9A3Z-06

Concerns: body seals and individual rubber sleeves/stoppers information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibili
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109281
TSB ID: 122-K5C9P-06

Concerns: wind deflector information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is a possibility that the wind deflector will not reach its end position when closing the convertible top
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109357
TSB ID: 122-S8T6G-06

Concerns: tension ropes for tension bow information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. due to a supplier's manufacturing problem, the tension ropes for the convertible-top tension bow
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08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109356
TSB ID: 122-Q2Y7F-06

Concerns: belt deflector for front three-point belt information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that the area behind the cover for the belt opening is visibl
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109316
TSB ID: 122-Y5V9G-06

Concerns: body seals and individual rubber sleeves/stoppers this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109310
TSB ID: 122-K7D2Q-06

Concerns: wind deflector information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. t
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109308
TSB ID: 122-G8D3E-06

Concerns: seam seal on luggage compartment floor information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is th
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109307
TSB ID: 122-R7Q9B-06

Concerns: seam seal on luggage compartment floor information: this is to inform you of a voluntary workshop campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. there is the possibility that the joint between the luggage compartment floor and bulkhea
06/22/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10074880
TSB ID: WF86 13315

Summary to be provided on a future date.
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10/30/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10056330
TSB ID: TI-41-14

Porsche: if power distributor pin, on some vehicles, is corroded and cause has been determined, then pin on power distributor must be replaced. model 2005-2012 911 carrera, boxster, cayman.
06/28/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10052228
TSB ID: TIS-21-13

Porsche: information provided regarding the new maintenance and service of vehicles fitted with current standard rear wheel hub from factory. models 2009-2013 911 carrera gts, carrera 4 gts, 911 turbo, turbo s, 911 gt3, gt3 rs, gt3 rs 4,

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Porsche 911 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.