2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
The 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4, potentially affecting up to 4,210 vehicles.
Recall 17V134000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 S, 718...
Consequence: If 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.
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. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
View full details →Recall 17V054000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 4,090 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4.
Safety Rating for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIWIS2301ay — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.100.060 & .065
122-X7L3M-12 — WHEELS
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. List of approved wheels and tires for the 911.
122-V7S2D-04 — WHEELS
Concern: Approval status: January 2018 Sizes: Permissible tire and wheel sizes
122-A7B9Q-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Subject: Oil change service interval in the instrument cluster Information: The instrument cluster on the affected vehiclesmay have been coded with incorrect values for the service interval. As a result, the due date for the oil change service is displayed too late in the instrument cluster. Remedial Action: Re-code service...
122-A4M7P-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
"OBSERVATIONS HAVE SHOWN THAT THE CHASSIS STILL SHOWS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF SETTLING BEHAVIOR WITHIN THE FIRST 3,700 MILES (6,000 KM). DURING PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED DRIVING ON A RACE TRACK PARTICULARLY IF THE VEHICLE IS FREQUENTLY DRIVEN AT ITS PERFORMANCE LIMITS COMBINED WITH CHASSIS SETUP TOLERANCES, THIS CAN QUICKLY CAUSE...
9912141-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WF93 - Replacing Vacuum Line for Exhaust Flaps
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 (current)
- 2020 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4 — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints