Porsche Cars North America, Inc: Headlights are Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Agency Publication Date: November 25, 2024

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,941 Macan Electric vehicles from the 2024-2025 model years. These vehicles are equipped with headlights that are excessively bright and exceed the maximum light output permitted by federal safety standards. To resolve this issue, authorized Porsche dealers will perform a free software update to reprogram the headlight control unit.

Risk

Headlights that exceed federal brightness limits can significantly reduce visibility for oncoming drivers by causing glare, which increases the risk of a crash. No injuries or incidents were mentioned in the recall report.

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle's registration or VIN to confirm if your 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric is part of this recall (NHTSA campaign number 24V889).
Contact an authorized Porsche dealer to schedule a service appointment for the headlight control unit software update.
Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5.
If you have already received an owner notification letter (mailed January 23, 2025), follow the instructions provided to ensure your vehicle is updated.
For additional questions or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Headlight control unit software reprogramming.

How to: Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V889000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Porsche dealers

Units Affected: 2,941 vehicles(2941% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: January 23, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: ARC5

Agency Last Updated: January 23, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle's registration or VIN to confirm if your 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric is part of this recall (NHTSA campaign number 24V889).

Contact an authorized Porsche dealer to schedule a service appointment for the headlight control unit software update.

Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5.

If you have already received an owner notification letter (mailed January 23, 2025), follow the instructions provided to ensure your vehicle is updated.

For additional questions or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V889000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Porsche dealers

Units Affected: 2,941 vehicles(2941% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: January 23, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: ARC5

Agency Last Updated: January 23, 2025