2023 Porsche 911 Dakar recalls

1 safety recall, 3 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

2023
1Recalls
3Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2023 Porsche 911 Dakar recall list

Air Bags recall

23V-715
October 25, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar owner complaints

3 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System2
Unknown or Other1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Recent complaints

July 3, 2026Electrical System

Rear camera has failed twice since the recall was performed. The recall was performed on 20 May 2026. The first failure occurred on 27 May 2026. The second on 1 July 2026.

December 7, 2025Unknown or Other

The center lock bolts to the wheels increase in tightness when driven even a short distance. All four of my bolts have consistently tightened to over 800 ft/lbs of torque after being installed at Porsche dealerships. The car was delivered new in Sept 2023. The first attempt to remove the bolts were nearly impossible being over tight. The car was sent to the dealership to address this issue, to no resolve; Jan 8, 2024. Porsche - South Austin stated “CHECKED AND CORRECTED WHEEL TORQUE TO FACTORY SPEC OF 444 FT. LBS. INSPECTED CENTER WHEEL LOCKS FOR DAMAGE, NONE FOUND.” The wheel bolts went untouched by me or anyone else until the 2 year service at the dealership (Nov 25, 2025). They found the

October 20, 2023Electrical SystemEngineFuel/Propulsion System

Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall?

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning not available.

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. The most recent, filed October 25, 2023, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar problems?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (2 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar?

Contact any authorized Porsche dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.