Porsche 911 Recall R/2023/319: On Affected Vehicles The Side Airbag Installed In Bucket Seats May Be Activated…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 1,048
- vehicles in the UK
- APB3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles built between 15 March 2021 and 18 October 2023. The side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily. The recall notice describes the fix as: recode the airbag control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily. Defect: On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily. Remedy: Recode the airbag control unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recode the airbag control unit.
Are You Affected?
911 built between 15 March 2021 and 18 October 2023 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,048 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 campaign code APB3 or the DVSA reference R/2023/319. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911Check rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/077 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| 911Check front and rear windows and replace if necessary | Low | R/2024/140 | |
| 911The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out according to regulations | Urgent | R/2021/317 | |
| 911There is a possibility that the hazard warning lights will not be activated after pressing the centre console button | Low | R/2020/108 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2023/272 on 15 Sep 2023, for on affected vehicles due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can…. The one launched after it was R/2024/001 on 20 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/319, launched 8 November 2023. 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.