The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
The risk
Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-715 (23V715000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | APB3 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | October 25, 2023 |
| Owners notified | December 11, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,923 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS
- 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
- 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
- 2022 Porsche 911 GT3
- 2023 Porsche 911 GT3
- 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Plus 10 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-715 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,923 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.