The air bag control computer in your Porsche contains a small capacitor that helps power the airbags. In some 2016-2017 911, Boxster, Cayman, and Panamera models, this capacitor can fail, affecting the airbags.
Risk if Unfixed
If the capacitor fails, your airbags may not work when they should, putting you at greater risk of injury in a crash. In some cases, the airbags might even deploy unexpectedly, which could lead to a loss of control and a higher chance of a collision.
Free Fix
Your authorized Porsche dealer will update the software and replace the air bag control computer with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that inflates in the event of a crash. In some 2016-2017 models, the initiator that makes this air bag inflate might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy when it's supposed to, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash. This is a critical safety issue, and it's essential to address it as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, completely free of charge. They'll take care of the repair when you get the recall notice, and you shouldn't hesitate to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
The side airbag in your vehicle is a safety system that deploys to cushion your body in a side impact. The inflator initiator is a small part that ignites the airbag in a crash — but in certain 2017 models, it might not work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side airbag doesn't deploy, you could be at a higher risk of injury in a side collision. This could lead to more severe harm to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will replace the faulty airbag modules with new ones, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.