NHTSA Recall 19V533000: Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,517 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Porsche 718 Boxster.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V533000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AKB4 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
| Report received | July 17, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V533000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2016, 2017 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 2016 |
| Porsche 911 | 2016, 2017 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2016 |
| Porsche Redundant Boxster | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.