Seat mounted air bags may not deploy
Defect 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. the seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. the recall began april 2017. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is ag10.
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FAQ: Recall 16V946000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V946000?
NHTSA recall 16V946000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on December 30, 2016. It addresses: Seat mounted air bags may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 85 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V946000 or the manufacturer campaign number AG10. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.