Porsche 718, 911 Carrera Recall R/2017/102: Incorrect Detonators Fitted To Front Passenger Airbags, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/102
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 718, 911 Carrera vehicles built between 26 September 2016 and 13 January 2017. Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT DETONATORS FITTED TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS Defect: Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.
Are You Affected?
718, 911 Carrera built between 26 September 2016 and 13 January 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 15 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/2017/102. 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, 911Bonding on windscreen is insufficient | Book soon | R/2017/097 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel injection pipes may become insecure | Urgent | R/2017/050 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2017/112 on 20 Mar 2017, for front passenger airbags may be deactivated. The one launched after it was R/2017/151 on 28 Jul 2017, for particle filter bracket may detach. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/102, launched 27 March 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.