2016 PORSCHE Boxster Recalls

Recall Found

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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.

NHTSA 19V533000

Report Date

17/07/2019

Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Consequence: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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 the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2016 PORSCHE Boxster have?

The 2016 PORSCHE Boxster currently has 1 recall according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2016 PORSCHE Boxster recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2016 PORSCHE Boxster vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local PORSCHE dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2016 PORSCHE Boxster has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.