CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the front-end electronics control module can cause the low beam headlights to produce excessive glare for oncoming traffic. The vehicles therefore do not meet the federal lighting standard, FMVSS 108.
Excessive glare can reduce the visibility of oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue, especially when driving at night.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter, mailed April 1, 2025, can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche 911 | 2025 |
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