Porsche recall: Air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
- What to do
- Contact a Porsche dealer to book the free repair. Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
The fix
Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | 23 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2016 | 1,810 |
| Panamera | 23 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2016 | 1,810 |
| Carrera | 23 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2016 | 1,810 |
| 718 BOXSTER | 23 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2016 | 1,810 |
| 718 CAYMEN | 23 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2016 | 1,810 |
| Cayman | 23 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2016 | 1,810 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 August 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.