Most common 2016 Porsche 911 problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 complaints by model year
Best 911 years: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
2016 Porsche 911 recalls (2)
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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…
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2016 Porsche 911:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
2016 Porsche 911 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 20 / 27 / 23 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 20 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | 4WD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | 4WD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Porsche 911 a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 911 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 911 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Porsche 911?
The lights — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche 911 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2016 Porsche 911, the most recent from July 17, 2019 (air bag/restraint control module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 2001. See the full Porsche 911 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Porsche 911 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 8,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.