2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The most recent was reported on December 11, 2019.

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Recalls at a glance

Date	Campaign	Part	Vehicles
December 11, 2019	19V-875	Child seat	15,501
March 2, 2017	17V-134	Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module	120

Recall details

Child seat

December 11, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-875

What is wrong: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

March 2, 2017 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-134

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS

2024 (1)2023 (1)2019 (1)

All Porsche 911 GT3 RS recalls · All Porsche recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the most recent reported on December 11, 2019. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

Child seat (1), Air bags (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 2 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.