2017 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and problems

The 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls

Recall 17V-134: Air Bags

Reported Mar 2, 2017 · 120 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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 Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.

Recall 17V-054: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 25, 2017 · 4,090 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Apr 10, 2017

The contact owns a 2017 porsche 911 carrera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v054000 (Fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact reached out to the manufacturer, but they had not yet responded. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera: 17V-134 (air bags), 17V-054 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (1 reports).

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.