The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V813000·Announced 2023-12-04

Porsche Recalls 718 Models Due to Spoiler Visibility Issue

Porsche is recalling certain 2023-2024 718 models because the rear spoiler may raise too high, reducing brake light visibility and 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 where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The recall involves the rear electronic control unit (ECU), which may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.

The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle's driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER S, 718 CAYMAN GTS, 718 BOXSTER GTS
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
53

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 (3)

  • 718 BOXSTER S
  • 718 CAYMAN GTS
  • 718 BOXSTER GTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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