Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Improper CRS Instructions in Owner's Manual
Child seat
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Consequence
- Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
93.2% repairedof 15,501 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Air Bag ECU May Malfunction
Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
78.2% repairedof 7,517 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Passenger Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Consequence
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
82.5% repairedof 120 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The exterior lighting is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 50% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% |
How 2016 compares with other 911 years
Best and worst 911 years →20125
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20192
20205
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| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 6 |
This year (2016)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
20
city
28
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 385 g/mi
- EPA class
- Minicompact Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 385 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 382 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | $3,550 | 389 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 403 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 405 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 407 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 396 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 412 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 404 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 406 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 398 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 406 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 409 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 431 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 419 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 431 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 419 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 414 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 416 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 424 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 416 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 423 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 418 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 420 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 420 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 432 |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 422 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 438 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 438 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 449 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 449 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 449 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 449 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 527 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 535 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $5,150 | 543 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Porsche 911 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V875000 (seat), 19V533000 (air bag), 17V134000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Porsche 911 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Exterior lighting (1), Visibility/wiper (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Porsche 911 get?
EPA rates the 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic version at 20 city, 28 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2016 911 compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Porsche 911 model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2015 the most (8). The 2016 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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