2017 PORSCHE 911 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
55
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 PORSCHE 911
The 2017 PORSCHE 911 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 55 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 PORSCHE 911, potentially affecting up to 7,623 vehicles.
Recall 19V533000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
| 7,517 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owners received a second notice and...
View full details →Recall 17V135000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
View full details →Recall 16V946000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 85 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side 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 bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 PORSCHE 911
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 PORSCHE 911. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While driving 40 miles per hour a sudden explosion happened with no warning. Thought it was the engine due to the smoke coming out of rear of the vehicle but realized that engine was still on and steam was coming out. All coolant drained out of vehicle and on road. Vehicle was towed to a Porsche dealership in Duluth Ga. The coolant tank exploded causing minor body damage and sudden loss of all coolant. The dealer replaced the shattered coolant tank but found no cause as to why the pressure got so high to cause the tank to explode. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The rear window seal is severely breaking apart, severely cracked and others are melting. This may affect condensation inside the vehicle and potentially be a safety hazard. Several reports on this problem can be seen at porsche forums. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and is a potential safety hazard on many porsche vehicles.
My air conditioner/heater fan does not come on after car has been sitting for a few days in a humid climate. This problem is documented with a temporary fix on the static.nhsta.gov site. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186302-0001.pdf The problem is it happens to me every week or so. There is no permanent fix. This is a safety issue because without the fan motor the defroster doesn't work and the windows can fog up creating a dangerous situation.
Safety Rating for the 2017 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 PORSCHE 911 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 PORSCHE 911
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 55 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 PORSCHE 911. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 02-23-1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
No. 182-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WNN6 - restoring PCM enabling function on the 718, 911, Panamera, Macan, and Cayenne
No. D615 — EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. 180-21-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 109-21 — EQUIPMENT
Symptom-based workshop manual: noise symptom, clicking sound from around the front axle. Observe specified procedure.
No. 180-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 35-21 — WHEELS
List of approved wheels and tires for the 911.
ExtW991 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Porsche intranet posting for an extended warranty for the 991 generation 911 coolant pump and valve block.
No. 54-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 04-11 — SEATS
Instructions for reworking the seat cover in the event that dark spots begin to appear as a result of using seat ventilation.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 PORSCHE 911
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 — 8 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 — 7 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE 911 — 5 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE 911 — 13 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 — 2 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE 911 (current)
- 2018 PORSCHE 911 — 1 complaint
- 2019 PORSCHE 911 — 2 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE 911 — 3 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE 911 — 4 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE 911 — 11 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 PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints