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 2017 Porsche 911 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag control unit, where a faulty capacitor can either disable the airbags entirely or trigger them to deploy without a crash.
The remaining two recalls also involve occupant protection. The seat-mounted side airbag inflators on certain trims may fail to fire in a crash, leaving occupants without side impact protection when they need it most. On select cabriolet and Targa trims, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the body during production, which means it can separate from the car in a collision rather than staying in place to support the roof structure and help keep occupants inside the vehicle.
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 windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, allowing it to separate during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will rebond the windshield to the vehicle at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat-mounted side airbag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash, leaving the airbag unable to deploy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected airbag modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.