2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleReported July 17, 2019 · 7,517 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 19V533000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster?

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How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

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