NHTSA Recall 23V715000: Air bags
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,923 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V715000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | APB3 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | October 25, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Safety risk
Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V715000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 2022, 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera T | 2024 |
| Porsche 911 Dakar | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 | 2022, 2023 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 2023 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 Touring | 2022, 2023 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo | 2022 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo S | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.