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 a faulty airbag control unit that can either prevent the airbags from deploying when needed or trigger them to fire without warning.
The remaining two recalls both affect specific trims. On certain convertible and Targa models, the windshield may not be properly bonded and can separate from the car in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants. On a range of 911 and 718 trims, the seat-mounted side airbag igniter can fail to fire in a crash, leaving the side airbag inactive when it is needed most.
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.