- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Porsche 911 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Porsche 911 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2019 for the air bag / restraint control module.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 911 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Porsche 911 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Porsche 911: every year compared
All 911 years2016 Porsche 911 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Porsche 911 | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | 105 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2016 McLaren 720S | 0 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Audi R8 | 0 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Lamborghini Huracan | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Lamborghini Aventador | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Porsche 911
Does the 2016 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Porsche 911: air bag / restraint control module (July 2019); inflator module (March 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Porsche 911 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Porsche 911 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Porsche 911 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche 911 years have the most complaints?
2007 (50), 1995 (12), 1999 (8). See every Porsche 911 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Porsche 911 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data