2022 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: December 11, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".

Why it matters: Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.

Owner notification: August 14, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.

Why it matters: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace and tighten the screws. If the screw threads are damaged, the seat frame will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB6.

Owner notification: December 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.