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2017 Porsche 911Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2017 Porsche 911, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-135 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Porsche 911
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 43%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Porsche 911 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10
Power train10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Porsche 911 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

78%repaired · 2021 Q2

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Recall 19V-533 · Jul 17, 2019 · 7,517 vehicles · 5,881 repaired

Risk. Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2018 Q3

Visibility: windshield

Recall 17V-135 · Mar 2, 2017 · 21 vehicles · 9 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2018 Q2

Air bags: side/window

Recall 16V-946 · Dec 30, 2016 · 85 vehicles · 77 repaired

Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other 911 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Porsche 911, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What 911 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My air conditioner/heater fan does not come on after car has been sitting for a few days in a humid climate. This problem is documented with a temporary fix on the static.nhsta.gov site. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186302-0001.pdf The problem is it happens to me every week or so.…
Complaint 11478877 · Aug 11, 2022

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