2021-2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S Air Bag Recall (23V715)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 2,923 vehicles · Reported October 25, 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 2,923 2022-2023 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS; 2022-2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS; 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T; 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar; 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3; 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS; 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring; 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo; 2021-2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S vehicles. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash. Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V715 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V715000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | APB3 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 25, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS; 2022-2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS; 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T; 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar; 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3; 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS; 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring; 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo; 2021-2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S |
| Units affected | 2,923 |
| Component | Air Bags |
| Safety risk | Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S in recall 23V715?
The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 911 Turbo S with recall 23V715?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 911 Turbo S shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the air bags, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V715?
Recall 23V715 covers 2,923 vehicles: 2022-2023 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS; 2022-2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS; 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T; 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar; 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3; 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS; 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring; 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo; 2021-2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S.
NHTSA lists 2,923 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Porsche | 911 Carrera 4 GTS |
| 2022-2024 | Porsche | 911 Carrera GTS |
| 2024 | Porsche | 911 Carrera T |
| 2023 | Porsche | 911 Dakar |
| 2022-2023 | Porsche | 911 GT3 |
| 2023 | Porsche | 911 GT3 RS |
| 2022-2023 | Porsche | 911 GT3 Touring |
| 2022 | Porsche | 911 Turbo |
| 2021-2023 | Porsche | 911 Turbo S |
What is the fix for the 911 Turbo S air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge.
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
When was recall 23V715 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 23V715 to NHTSA on October 25, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 11, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2023 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V715000. |
| December 11, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 35 months ago. If your 911 Turbo S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 911 Turbo S is part of recall 23V715?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V715 is open on your 911 Turbo S, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V715000 is open on your 911 Turbo S, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number APB3. You can also ask any Porsche dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should 911 Turbo S owners do about recall 23V715?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V715000 applies to your 911 Turbo S.
- Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the air bags happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are 911 Turbo S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 23V715 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2022 Porsche 911 GT3: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2023 Porsche 911 GT3: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Can recall 23V715 make my 911 Turbo S a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this air bags recall means their 911 Turbo S qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V715
Is the 23V715000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 11, 2023.
How do I know if my 911 Turbo S is part of recall 23V715000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V715000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.