NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Excessive Glare from Headlight Low Beams/FMVS...
Published: February 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V079000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Excessive Glare from Headlight Low Beams/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Excessive Glare from Headlight Low Beams/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V079000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V079000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 78.59 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | ASA1 |
| Potentially affected | 878 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Risk LevelEXTERIOR LIGHTING