Porsche 718, 911 Carrera Recall R/2017/015: Front Side Airbags May Be Impaired, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/015
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 718, 911 Carrera vehicles built between 28 September 2015 and 29 September 2016. The front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. The dealer will replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS MAY BE IMPAIRED Defect: It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front side airbags may be impaired.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.
Are You Affected?
718, 911 Carrera built between 28 September 2015 and 29 September 2016 may be included. Porsche estimates 11 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2017/015. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera, GT3RS, SpeedsterThe threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque | Book soon | R/2021/126 | |
| 718, 992, TaycanIndividual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts | Book soon | R/2021/090 | |
| 911 CarreraFastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated | Book soon | R/2019/207 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags | Urgent | R/2017/102 | |
| 718, 911Bonding on windscreen is insufficient | Book soon | R/2017/097 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2016/286 on 8 Dec 2016, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2017/022 on 25 Jan 2017, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/015, launched 20 January 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.