The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V533000·Announced 2019-07-17

Porsche Recalls 2016-2017 Models for Air Bag Control Module Defect

Porsche is recalling 2016-2017 911, Boxster, Cayman, and Panamera vehicles because a defective capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause air bags to fail or deploy unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bags) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for theoretical risk without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman, and 2016 Panamera vehicles. The recall involves the air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which may contain a defective power supply capacitor. This defect can result in the deactivation of the air bags or their inadvertent deployment.

Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury in a crash, while inadvertent deployment increases the risk of a crash occurring. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed on September 13, 2019, and the recall began on February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER, PANAMERA, 911, 718 CAYMAN
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
7,517

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • 718 BOXSTER
  • PANAMERA
  • 911
  • 718 CAYMAN
  • redundant BOXSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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