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  Safety Recalls of Porsche 911 Vehicles

There have been 40 safety recalls for the Porsche 911. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Porsche 911.

NHTSA Recall #: 25V079000; Feb. 12, 2025

excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Porsche 911
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Recall Summary: porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2025 911 vehicles. a software error in the front-end electronics control module may result in the low beam headlights creating a glare for oncoming traffic.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 25V078000; Feb. 12, 2025

a loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Porsche 911
Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 vehicles. the bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V155000; Feb. 28, 2024

during air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Porsche 911, 2021 Porsche 911, 2022 Porsche 911, 2023 Porsche 911, 2024 Porsche 911
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Recall Summary: porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2024 911 vehicles. the front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V897000; Dec. 6, 2022

an improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Porsche 911, 2023 Porsche 911
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 vehicles. in the event of a crash with passenger air bag deployment, the dashboard console may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V201000; Mar. 24, 2021

a loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Porsche 911, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Summary: porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2019 porsche 911 speedster, 2020 porsche 911 carrera s coupe, carrera 4s coupe, and carrera s cabriolet vehicles. the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V157000; Mar. 10, 2021

loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Porsche 718 Spyder, 2021 Porsche 911, 2021 Porsche Boxster, 2021 Porsche Cayman, 2021 Porsche Taycan
Component: SUSPENSION
Recall Summary: porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2021 porsche taycan turbo, taycan turbo s, taycan, taycan 4s, 911 turbo s coupe, cayman, cayman t, cayman s, cayman gt4, 911 carrera coupe, 911 carrera s coupe, 911 carrera 4s coupe, 911 carrera 4s targa, 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V533000; Jul. 17, 2019

deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Porsche 911, 2017 Porsche 911, 2016 Porsche Boxster, 2017 Porsche Boxster, 2016 Porsche Cayman, 2016 Porsche Panamera
Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V135000; Mar. 2, 2017

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017 Porsche 911
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Recall Summary: Porsche cars north America, inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 carrera 4 cabriolet, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 targa s, 911 targa 4s, 911 turbo cabriolet, 718 boxter and 718 boxter s vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V134000; Mar. 2, 2017

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2016 Porsche 911, 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, 2016 Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs, 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Porsche cars north America, inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 gt3 rs and 911 r vehicles and 2017 911 carrera, 911 carrera cabriolet, 911 carrera 4, 911 carrera 4s, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, 911 carrera s, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 targa 4, 911 targa 4s, 911 turbo s, 911 turbo s ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V946000; Dec. 30, 2016

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2017 Porsche 911
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Recall Summary: Porsche cars north America, inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 boxster, 718 boxster s, 718 cayman, 718 cayman s, 911 carrera, 911 carrera s, 911 carrera s cabriolet, 911 carrera 4s, 911 turbo, 911 turbo s, 911 carrera 4s cabriolet, and 911 turbo cabriolet vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Porsche 911 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 12, 2025   Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 878
Feb. 12, 2025   Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly 279
Feb. 28, 2024   Visibility:windshield 8,101
Dec. 6, 2022   Air Bags:frontal 53
Mar. 24, 2021   Suspension:rear 7
Mar. 10, 2021   Suspension 396
Jul. 17, 2019   Air Bags: Air Bag Control Module 7,517
Mar. 2, 2017   Visibility:windshield 21
Mar. 2, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 120
Dec. 30, 2016   Air Bags:side/window 85
Nov. 4, 2014   Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch 1,382
Apr. 10, 2000   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2,734
Nov. 27, 1998   Air Bags:frontal 1,968
Aug. 8, 1996   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 12,538
Dec. 28, 1995   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 91
Dec. 28, 1995   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 30
Dec. 7, 1993   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 11,346
Dec. 7, 1993   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 1,149
Aug. 6, 1993   Structure:body:roof And Pillars 126
Oct. 5, 1992   Vehicle Speed Control 11,091
Jun. 17, 1991   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 975
Jan. 15, 1991   Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch 2,451
Oct. 26, 1983   Seat Belts:front:retractor 26,300
Sep. 27, 1979   Seat Belts:front:retractor 517
Jun. 26, 1979   Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint 1,276
May. 22, 1978   Equipment:other:labels 1,500
Oct. 5, 1977   Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core 2,800
Apr. 29, 1975   Electrical System:ignition 3,000
Jul. 8, 1974   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 6,000
Oct. 2, 1973   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 1,000
Sep. 19, 1973   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch 1,700
Aug. 14, 1973   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 3,000
Dec. 29, 1971   Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage 32
Aug. 28, 1970   Power Train:driveline 98
Aug. 10, 1970   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2,150
Apr. 9, 1970   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,449
Aug. 13, 1969   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 380
Apr. 15, 1969   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 350
Feb. 28, 1969   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 1,532
Jan. 23, 1967   Visibility:defroster/defogger System 2,226


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Porsche 911 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2025 Porsche 911 1
2024 Porsche 911 1
2023 Porsche 911 3
2022 Porsche 911 2
2021 Porsche 911 2
2020 Porsche 911 1
2019 Porsche 911 1
2017 Porsche 911 3
2016 Porsche 911 2
2015 Porsche 911 1
2014 Porsche 911 1
2000 Porsche 911 1
1999 Porsche 911 1
1996 Porsche 911 3
1994 Porsche 911 1
1993 Porsche 911 2
1992 Porsche 911 4
1991 Porsche 911 4
1990 Porsche 911 4
1989 Porsche 911 5
1984 Porsche 911 1
1983 Porsche 911 1
1979 Porsche 911 2
1978 Porsche 911 1
1977 Porsche 911 2
1976 Porsche 911 2
1975 Porsche 911 2
1974 Porsche 911 3
1973 Porsche 911 3
1972 Porsche 911 1
1970 Porsche 911 3
1969 Porsche 911 3
1967 Porsche 911 1
1966 Porsche 911 1