Porsche Macan Electric recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 25, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2024–2025 Porsche Macan Electric

Recall number

24V889000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,941 units

Why it was recalled

Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The headlights may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.