Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bag ECU May Malfunction
- 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.
Improper Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
Seat Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 20% |
| Engine | 1 | 20% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 20% |
| Power train | 1 | 20% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% |
How 2017 compares with other 911 years
Best and worst 911 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 |
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 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 355 g/mi
- EPA class
- Minicompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 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 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $3,300 | 355 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 370 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 373 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 365 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 363 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 362 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 371 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 24 | $3,400 | 376 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 382 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 388 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 391 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 389 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 392 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 389 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | $3,550 | 391 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 395 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 396 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 395 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 396 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 400 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 400 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 402 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 404 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 430 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 430 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 418 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 415 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 414 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 419 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Porsche 911 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V533000 (air bag), 17V135000 (visibility), 16V946000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Porsche 911 problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (1), Engine (1), Exterior lighting (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Porsche 911 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic version at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2017 911 compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Porsche 911 model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2015 the most (8). The 2017 drew 5. 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.