Porsche Macan Electric recall 24V889000 - Software
NHTSA · November 25, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V889000 (Porsche), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2,941.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 24V889000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 124 recall campaigns from Porsche Cars North America, Inc since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2024.
- At 2,941 vehicles, it is larger than 72% of the 1,073 NHTSA campaigns from 2024 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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."
Consequence
Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche | Macan Electric | 2024 |
| Porsche | Macan Electric | 2025 |
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