2016–2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, Panamera, 911 and more recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V533000
- Reported
- July 17, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Part
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Vehicles affected
- About 7,517
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Porsche 718 Boxster (2016, 2017); Porsche 718 Cayman (2016); Porsche 911 (2016, 2017); Porsche Panamera (2016); Porsche Redundant Boxster (2017). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
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.