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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-533 (19V533000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AKB4 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module |
| Report date | July 17, 2019 |
| Owners notified | February 12, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,517 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman
- 2016 Porsche 911
- 2017 Porsche 911
- 2016 Porsche Panamera
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-533 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,517 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.