Warning
2024 Porsche Cayenne Recall: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #23V527000Electrical
2024 Porsche Cayenne Recall: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Porsche Cayenne
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2024 Porsche Cayenne
Recall Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.
411 Press Analysis
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Porsche Cayenne vehicles due to an issue with exterior lighting:lighting control module:software. The recall was reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2023. Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database