2001-2020 Porsche Boxster, Porsche Boxster S and others recall: headlights
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 30, 2022. It covers about 222,858 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 222,858
- reported
- Aug 30, 2022
- owners notified
- Oct 28, 2022
- related complaints
- 48
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V656000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Boxster 2001-2004 2001200220032004
- Porsche Boxster S 2001-2004 2001200220032004
- Porsche Cayenne 2003-2006, 2008-2014, 2016-2017 20092010201120122013201420162017
- Porsche Cayenne Diesel 2013-2015 201320142015
- Porsche Cayenne GTS 2008-2010, 2013-2014, 2016 200820092010201320142016
- Porsche Cayenne S 2003-2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2015 20062008200920112012201320142015
- Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid 2015 2015
- Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2011-2013 201120122013
- Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia 2010 2010
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008-2015 20082009201020112012201320142015
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2006, 2009-2010, 2014, 2016 20062009201020142016
- Porsche Cayman S 2014 2014
- Porsche Macan 2020 2020
- Porsche Macan S 2015, 2018 20152018
- Porsche Macan Turbo 2015 2015
- Porsche Panamera 2011-2016 201120122013201420152016
- Porsche Panamera 4 2011-2016 201120122013201420152016
- Porsche Panamera 4s 2010-2016 2010201120122013201420152016
- Porsche Panamera GTS 2013-2016 2013201420152016
- Porsche Panamera S 2010-2016 2010201120122013201420152016
- Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid 2015-2016 20152016
- Porsche Panamera S Hybrid 2012-2014 201220132014
- Porsche Panamera Turbo 2010-2016 2010201120122013201420152016
- Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2012-2016 20122013201420152016
- Porsche Redundant Cayenne S Hybrid 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about lights problems.
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Questions about recall 22V656000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2020 Porsche Boxster, Porsche Boxster S and others headlights?
Yes. Recall 22V656000, reported on August 30, 2022, covers about 222,858 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V656000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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