2017 Porsche 911 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 years
- Not enough data 16th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche 911. That ranks 16th out of 26 911 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Porsche 911 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Porsche 911 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On the day of delivery of this Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (purchased May 24, 2022, from Porsche Nashua, Nashua, NH), traction control and all-wheel-drive warnings appeared on the drive home from the dealership. The valve lift solenoid/actuator was replaced under warranty; the…
While driving 40 miles per hour a sudden explosion happened with no warning. Thought it was the engine due to the smoke coming out of rear of the vehicle but realized that engine was still on and steam was coming out. All coolant drained out of vehicle and on road. Vehicle was towed to a Porsche…
The rear window seal is severely breaking apart, severely cracked and others are melting. This may affect condensation inside the vehicle and potentially be a safety hazard. Several reports on this problem can be seen at porsche forums. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and is a potential…
My air conditioner/heater fan does not come on after car has been sitting for a few days in a humid climate. This problem is documented with a temporary fix on the static.nhsta.gov site. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186302-0001.pdf The problem is it happens to me every week or so…
Other Porsche 911 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 911 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 911 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 911 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 911 | 5 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 911 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 911 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 911 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 911 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 911 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 911 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 911 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 911 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 911 | 6 | 3 |
| 1995 911 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Porsche 911?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Porsche 911?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Porsche 911 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.