2016 Porsche 911
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-14
Exterior lighting
1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-05-15Air bags17V134000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Remedy: 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.
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2020-02-12Air bags19V533000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V134000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V533000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Porsche 911 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche 911?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche 911 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.