Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- Component
- Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 954
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-09-05
- Owners notified
- 2024-10-25
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.