Recall 19V533000: 2016–2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2016–2017 Porsche 911 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 7,517
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman
- 2016 Porsche 911
- 2017 Porsche 911
- 2016 Porsche Panamera
- 2017 Porsche Redundant Boxster
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V533000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AKB4
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 12, 2020
- Components
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology