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HighNHTSA·25V079000·Announced 2025-02-12

Porsche Recalls 2025 911 Models Due to Headlight Glare Software Error

Porsche is recalling 878 2025 911 vehicles because a software error causes low beam headlights to create excessive glare for oncoming traffic, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 lighting defect increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 878 2025 Porsche 911 vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the front-end electronics control module that may cause the low beam headlights to create a glare for oncoming traffic. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The excessive glare can decrease visibility for oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Porsche's internal number for this recall is ASA1.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
878

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 911

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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