Air bag ecu may malfunction
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 19V533000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V533000?
NHTSA recall 19V533000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on July 17, 2019. It addresses: Air bag ecu may malfunction. The recall affects approximately 7,517 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 19V533000 or the manufacturer campaign number AKB4. 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.