NHTSA Campaign Number
22V656000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (24)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Porsche | Boxster |
| 2002 | Porsche | Boxster |
| 2003 | Porsche | Boxster |
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster |
| 2003 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2004 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2005 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2006 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2008 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2009 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2010 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2011 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2012 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2013 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2014 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2016 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2017 | Porsche | Cayenne |
| 2020 | Porsche | Macan |
| 2011 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2012 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2013 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2014 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2015 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2016 | Porsche | Panamera |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 22V656000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.