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Recall 22V-656: 2001–2004 Porsche Boxster, 2001–2004 Porsche Boxster S and 23 more

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Aug 30, 2022, covering about 222,858 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-656
Report date
Aug 30, 2022
Vehicles affected
222,858
Owners notified
Oct 28, 2022

The problem

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."

The 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.

The fix

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.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Headlights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V656000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Porsche Boxster2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Porsche Boxster S2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Porsche Cayenne2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017All years
Porsche Cayenne Diesel2013, 2014, 2015All years
Porsche Cayenne GTS2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016All years
Porsche Cayenne S2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid2015All years
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid2011, 2012, 2013All years
Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia2010All years
Porsche Cayenne Turbo2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S2006, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016All years
Porsche Cayman S2014All years
Porsche Macan2020All years
Porsche Macan S2015, 2018All years
Porsche Macan Turbo2015All years
Porsche Panamera2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera 42011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera 4S2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera GTS2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera S2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid2012, 2013, 2014All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo S2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Porsche Redundant Cayenne S Hybrid2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-656?

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."

How is recall 22V-656 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.