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2016 PORSCHE 911

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V533000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's air bag control module might have a faulty power supply capacitor, which can cause air bags to not work properly or deploy unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bags are deactivated or deploy unexpectedly, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash. Unexpected air bag deployment can also cause a crash.
Free Fix
Porsche will fix your vehicle for free by updating the software and replacing the air bag control module if necessary. You'll be notified by mail, and the fix will be done at a dealership.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V134000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty air bag inflator initiator in the front passenger seat. This part controls the air bag that protects you in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, you're at risk of serious injury. This could happen because the air bag won't be there to cushion the impact.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement of the faulty air bag, which will be done by a Porsche dealership. They'll notify you when it's time to schedule an appointment.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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Other PORSCHE 911 Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
6 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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