Excessive Glare from Headlight Low Beams/FMVSS 108

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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 / consequence

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.

Chronology of events

1. Nov., 2024

   In the middle of Nov., 2024, Porsche was informed that due to a software error in the ‘BCM1’ control unit the subject vehicles may not comply with certain photometric requirements. In the further course, by means of a complex test setup, it was analyzed whether the behavior may lead to potential effects on oncoming traffic and whether the photometric light values in the safety standards can still be met. Upon completion of analysis, on February 05, 2025, Porsche determined that the subject condition was a noncompliance.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

FEB 26, 2025 - FEB 26, 2025

Owner notification

APR 11, 2025 - APR 11, 2025

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