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2016 Porsche 911 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 11, 201919V875000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualImproper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V875000
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| Jul 17, 201919V533000 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleDeactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V533000
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| Mar 2, 201717V134000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIf the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V134000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Gt3, 911 Gt3 Rs, 911 R, 911. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component2
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 50 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo.
Latest reports
- Visibility/wiper
“The front windshield and rear window glass seals have failed. Black tar like material flows and spears the windows. Especially bad when driving during summer months. Vehicle only has 6200 miles. Is out of warrenty.”
- Exterior lighting
“While driving on the freeway after heavy braking, the passenger headlight dislodged from the car, dangled for a second on the hood from the electrical connections, then flew off the car completely”
Other Porsche 911 model years
- 20208 recalls7 complaints
- 20193 recalls2 complaints
- 20175 recalls6 complaints
- 20163 recalls2 complaints
- 20152 recalls8 complaints
- 20144 recalls6 complaints
- 20131 recall10 complaints
- 20123 recalls6 complaints
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2016 Porsche 911 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche 911. The most recent, 19V875000 (reported December 11, 2019), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2016 Porsche 911 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Porsche 911?
Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 2 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Porsche 911?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
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