Porsche 911 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 12, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2025 Porsche 911

Recall number

25V079000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 878 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.