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2016 Porsche 911 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 Porsche 911 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 2owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 5%fail the UK MOT
2 complaints, against an average of 6 for the other 12 Porsche 911 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2016 Porsche 911?
The components named most often in the 2 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2016 Porsche 911 been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module 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.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2016 Porsche 911 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAAir bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor
Risk: Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
Fix: Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
UK DVSAIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags
Risk: Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.
UK DVSAFuel injection pipes may become insecure
Risk: The screws retaining the fuel collection pipe(s) may shear under stress. This may allow the pipe(s) to separate from the injector(s) and cause fuel to leak.
Fix: On affected vehicle replace the collection pipes' securing screws
UK DVSAFuel may leak
Risk: The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.
UK DVSAFront side airbags may be impaired
Risk: It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.
UK DVSAReduced brake performance
Risk: A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.
EU Safety GateA defective capacitor may cause voltage fluctuations in the power supply of the airbag control unit.As a result, the airbags and the seatbelt pre-tensioners may deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateIt is possible that the vehicles do not meet the series standards applicable at the time of delivery as regards certain safety systems and…It is possible that the vehicles do not meet the series standards applicable at the time of delivery as regards certain safety systems and assemblies (e.g. seating, front axle control arm bolts, brake components). As a consequence, the cars might be unsafe.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThere is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components.This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe mounting screws for the fuel pipe on the fuel injectors may shear off due to stress corrosion cracking.This could lead to the fuel pipe becoming detached and fuel may leak into the engine compartment.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2016 Porsche 911 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2016, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2016 Porsche 911 owners report?
2 of the 2 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The front windshield and rear window glass seals have failed. Black tar like material flows and spears the windows. Especially bad when driving during summer months. Vehicle only has 6200 miles. Is out of warrenty. Dealer says repair costs at my expense. Contacted Porsche North America Customer Assistance. They also said they would not stand behind known defect. Many defects reported and corrected by Porsche when under warrenty.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AFTER HEAVY BRAKING, THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT DISLODGED FROM THE CAR, DANGLED FOR A SECOND ON THE HOOD FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, THEN FLEW OFF THE CAR COMPLETELY
2016 Porsche 911: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 Porsche 911 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche 911; the most common categories were exterior lighting (1, 50%), visibility/wiper (1, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche 911?
Across 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are exterior lighting (50% of complaints), visibility/wiper (50% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Porsche 911; the most recent (campaign 19V875000, 2019-12-11) concerns Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own 911
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2016 only; combines NHTSA's entries for 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA 4, 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA 4S, 911 CARRERA 4S CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA GTS, 911 CARRERA GTS CABRIOLET, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 TARGA 4, 911 TARGA 4 GTS, 911 TARGA 4S, 911 TURBO, 911 TURBO CABRIOLET, 911 TURBO S and 911 TURBO S CABRIOLET.