PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN (2017) recall — Air Bags
Porsche recalls 2017 718 Cayman models with potential passenger air bag failure during crashes. Owners must have air bags replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling 2017 718 Cayman vehicles due to a risk that the passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash. This could increase injury risk for drivers and passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226325-porsche-718-cayman-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226325-porsche-718-cayman-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V134000
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“Porsche 718 Cayman (2017) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226325-porsche-718-cayman-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V134000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V134000).
Why it’s dangerous
The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash. This means the air bag won't deploy when needed, potentially causing injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Porsche 718 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 718 Cayman. The recall covers specific 2017 models with passenger air bag issues.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule air bag replacement.
Get Air Bag Replacement
Porsche will replace the affected air bags at no cost through dealerships.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman being recalled?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman model, as the recall covers specific 2017 models with passenger air bag issues.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began May 15, 2017, but there is no specific deadline for replacement.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V134000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 17V134000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #17V134000 (February 3, 2017)
- 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.