Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V079000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-02-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V079000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
878
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-12
Owners notified
2025-04-01

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 911 vehicles. A software error in the front-end electronics control module may result in the low beam headlights creating a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA1.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9112025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.