PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN (2017) recall — Air Bags
Porsche recalls 2017 Cayman models with faulty side air bags that may not deploy in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Porsche for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2017 Cayman models due to a potential failure in side air bag inflators that could prevent deployment during crashes. This increases the risk of injury if a crash occurs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226324-porsche-2017-cayman-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226324-porsche-2017-cayman-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in-crashes · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V946000
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“Porsche 2017 Cayman Air Bags: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226324-porsche-2017-cayman-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #16V946000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V946000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite during a crash, the side air bag won't deploy. This increases the risk of injury because the driver or passenger could be thrown against the vehicle or other objects.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Porsche Cayman models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 Porsche Cayman model. The recall covers specific 2017 models including the 718 Cayman and 911 Carrera series.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to arrange free replacement of the air bag modules.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag recall happening?
The air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing side air bag deployment and increasing injury risk.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 Porsche Cayman model, including specific 718 and 911 series models listed in the recall notice.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Porsche will notify you and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules for free. Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V946000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 16V946000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V946000 (December 30, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.