At a glance
What can fail
A faulty capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause the air bags to deactivate or deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated software and replace the air bag control unit at no cost.
The 2016 Porsche 911 has two recalls, both involving the airbag system: a faulty power supply capacitor in the airbag control unit can either prevent the airbags from deploying in a crash or cause them to deploy unexpectedly while driving.
The second recall affects the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, where the initiator can fail to ignite, leaving the passenger airbag inactive in a crash. Both recalls affect certain vehicles within the model range, and some trims, including the GT3 RS and 911 R, are specific to the second recall.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause the air bags to deactivate or deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated software and replace the air bag control unit at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may fail to ignite during a crash, leaving the air bag unable to deploy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected air bags at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.