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2017 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera is fuel and propulsion system. It has fewer complaints than a typical 911 Carrera model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
4411 warranty
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    1

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  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls 2

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported March 2, 2017 · 120 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V134000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported January 25, 2017 · 4,090 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

Recall number 17V054000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 441

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

See all 441 bulletins for the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera

What 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Fuel system · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche 911 carrera. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v054000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact reached out to the manufacturer, but they had not yet responded. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Questions about the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera

Is the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, fewer than a typical 911 Carrera model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera have?

2 recalls, covering air bags and fuel system, gasoline.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 17V054000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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