The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V155000·Announced 2024-02-28

Porsche Recalls 2020-2024 911 Models for Windshield and Rear Window Defects

Porsche is recalling 2020-2024 911 vehicles because the front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach, increasing injury risk during air bag deployment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield/rear window detachment) that compromises air bag support during deployment, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury' risk.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2024 Porsche 911 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach from the vehicle.

This defect poses a safety risk because an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended during deployment, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield and rear window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA3.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Windshield / Rear Window
Hazard
Affected units
8,101

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 (1)

  • 911

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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