Recalls: Porsche 991 911 Targa
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Porsche 991 911 Targa
2014-15 model year Porsche 991 911 Targa: front bonnet may open while driving
In November 2014, a recall was issued for 2014 and 2015 model year Porsche 991 911 Targa vehicles because the lock bracket for the front cargo area may open unintentionally. If this occurred, the front cargo area/bonnet may open while driving, impairing the driver’s visibility and increasing the risk of an accident. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2014/14410.
Porsche 991 911 Targa: incorrect detonators for side airbags
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Porsche 991 911 Targa vehicles because the front side airbags may have been installed with incorrect detonator units. In the event that a collision caused deployment of the airbags, the airbags may not provide their intended protective effect such that the risk of injury to vehicle occupants would be increased. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15871.
Porsche 991 911 Targa: potential fuel leak
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Porsche 991 911 Targa vehicles because the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes could loosen and shear off. If this occurred, fuel may leak from the vehicle and the driver may notice a petrol smell. In the presence of an ignition source, the leaking fuel could cause a fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15873.
2017-18 Porsche 991 911 Targa: side airbag sensors
In March 2019, recall campaign AKA4 was issued for Porsche 991 911 Targa vehiclesthat were manufactured from 23 October 2017 to 16 May 2018. In these vehicles, the airbag sensors in the sides of the vehicle may not have been tensioned sufficiently. If triggered in the event of a collision, the restraint systems may not protect passengers as intended. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17427.
2015-16 Porsche 991 911 Targa: unintended airbag deployment
In September 2019, recall campaign AKB4 was issued for Porsche 991 911 Targa vehicles that were available for sale from 23 June 2015 to 16 June 2016. These vehicles may have been fitted with an airbag control unit that had an ‘out of specification’ capacitor for maintaining the power supply. As a result, the airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly, or may fail to deploy in the event of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17812.
Problems and faults: Porsche 991 911 Targa
Overview
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Problems and faults: Porsche 991 911 Targa
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Porsche 991 911 Targa.
