Porsche recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What could happen

Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.

Vehicles covered

• Porsche 911 Gt3 2022–2023

Facts

NHTSA recall number

23V446000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Jun 26, 2023

Owners notified

Aug 14, 2023

Vehicles or items affected

700

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

–

Part

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Maker's own recall number

APA8

Safety standard

FMVSS 108

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.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Porsche recall: Wheels Oct 16, 2026
• Porsche recall: Air bags Oct 25, 2023
• Porsche recall: Seats Oct 25, 2022
• Porsche recall: Child seat Dec 11, 2019
• Porsche recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 24, 2014
• Porsche recall: Wheels Dec 3, 2012

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.