The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V878000·Announced 2019-12-11

Porsche Recalls 2020 911 Carrera Models for Hazard Light Software Error

Porsche is recalling 2020 911 Carrera models because a software error may prevent hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle safety lights) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the hazard warning lights to fail to function when activated by the operator. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation. The recall began on February 7, 2020.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,928

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 911 CARRERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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