Complaints about the 2017 Porsche 911 peaked in 2022, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Convertible, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 11, 2022 to Sep 29, 2026.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-533 | Jul 17, 2019 | Air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent… | Airbags | 7,517 | Software update |
| 17V-135 | Mar 2, 2017 | During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash | Visibility and wipers | 21 | Not stated |
| 16V-946 | Dec 30, 2016 | Seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash | Airbags | 85 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
On the day of delivery of this Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (purchased May 24, 2022, from Porsche Nashua, Nashua, NH), traction control and all-wheel-drive warnings appeared on the drive home from the dealership. The valve lift solenoid/actuator was replaced under warranty; the vehicle spent 7 days in the shop. Within four months (September 2022), the engine fault light returned and the engine had to be dropped for repair (fuel tank breather pipe replacement and DME reprogramming) — 13 more days in the shop. A certified vehicle should not suffer stability/drivetrain faults on the day of delivery.
NHTSA complaint 11767918While driving 40 miles per hour a sudden explosion happened with no warning. Thought it was the engine due to the smoke coming out of rear of the vehicle but realized that engine was still on and steam was coming out. All coolant drained out of vehicle and on road. Vehicle was towed to a Porsche dealership in Duluth Ga. The coolant tank exploded causing minor body damage and sudden loss of all coolant. The dealer replaced the shattered coolant tank but found no cause as to why the pressure got so high to cause the tank to explode. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11689476The rear window seal is severely breaking apart, severely cracked and others are melting. This may affect condensation inside the vehicle and potentially be a safety hazard. Several reports on this problem can be seen at porsche forums. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and is a potential safety hazard on many porsche vehicles.
NHTSA complaint 11631125My 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. There is no permanent fix. This is a safety issue because without the fan motor the defroster doesn't work and the windows can fog up creating a dangerous situation.
NHTSA complaint 11478877Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.