Recall 23V715 affects 2,923 2021-2024 Porsche 911 vehicles with full bucket seats for unnecessary seat air bag deployment. Free repair at a franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 2,923 2021-2024 911 GT3, 911 Turbo S, and other 911 models equipped with optional full bucket seats because the seat-mounted air bags can deploy unnecessarily during a crash. Unnecessary air bag deployment can increase injury risk, and Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
In the affected 2021-2024 Porsche 911 models with optional full bucket seats, the airbag control unit is the computer that decides when each air bag deploys in a crash. It reads crash forces and tells the seat-mounted side air bags when to inflate, so the deployment has to match the crash type.
The problem is in the deployment logic, not the air bag fabric or the seat shell. Porsche's analysis found that the control unit is set to favor seat-mounted side air bag deployment even in crash types where that deployment is not warranted or required, such as frontal crashes with little or no lateral offset. In those crashes, the seat-mounted air bag can deploy unnecessarily and increase the risk of spleen injury.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel a change in the seat, see a warning light, or notice a driving symptom that shows the deployment logic is wrong.
Who's affected?
Spans 9 Porsche 911 variants across the 2021-2024 model years, all tied to the same air bag control unit.
| 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 | air bag system |
| 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar | air bag system |
| 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | air bag system |
| 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS | air bag system |
| 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | air bag system |
| 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS | air bag system |
| 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T | air bag system |
| 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring | air bag system |
| 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S | air bag system |
| Units affected | 2,923 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and 911 model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Air bags that deploy when they are not needed increase the risk of injury to people in the vehicle. The recall repair reprograms the air bag control unit, so schedule service soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2024 Porsche 911 model with optional full bucket seats is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free air bag control unit reprogramming that corrects unnecessary seat-mounted air bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one, or reference recall number 23V715 when you call.
- Call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with questions about recall number 23V715 or Porsche recall APB3.
- Complete the software update before assuming the seat-mounted air bags are corrected.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician reprograms the air bag control unit software. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered at no charge. Repairs you already paid for yourself are handled through the Porsche New Car Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles were still under warranty. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork for this issue.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 25, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 2, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 11, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 22, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 22, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V715?
Recall 23V715 covers 2,923 2021-2024 Porsche 911 vehicles with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags can deploy unnecessarily during a crash, increasing injury risk. Porsche dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2024 Porsche 911 GT3, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 GT3 Touring, or 911 Carrera T is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V715. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the air bag control unit reprogramming. Reference recall number 23V715 and Porsche recall APB3 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Porsche dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 23V715.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V715?
The risk is unnecessary seat-mounted air bag deployment during a crash. Air bags that deploy when they should not can increase injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free air bag control unit reprogramming with a franchised Porsche dealer.
What if I bought my Porsche 911 used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Porsche is included, then give the dealer recall number 23V715 and Porsche recall APB3 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V715000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V715 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V715000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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