Recall 22V656000: 2003–2006, 2008–2017 Porsche Cayenne and 18 other models

Report received

Aug 30, 2022

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

222,858vehicles

Model years

2001–2006, 2008–2018, 2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Porsche Boxster13 complaints
• 2002 Porsche Boxster10 complaints
• 2003 Porsche Boxster12 complaints
• 2004 Porsche Boxster4 complaints
• 2001 Porsche Boxster S2 complaints
• 2002 Porsche Boxster S1 complaints
• 2003 Porsche Boxster S7 complaints
• 2004 Porsche Boxster S0 complaints
• 2003 Porsche Cayenne2 complaints
• 2004 Porsche Cayenne38 complaints
• 2005 Porsche Cayenne32 complaints
• 2006 Porsche Cayenne41 complaints
• 2008 Porsche Cayenne27 complaints
• 2009 Porsche Cayenne15 complaints
• 2010 Porsche Cayenne1 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne30 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne27 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne40 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Cayenne53 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Cayenne14 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Cayenne40 complaints
• 2017 Porsche Cayenne18 complaints
• 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS3 complaints
• 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS0 complaints
• 2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS0 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS0 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS0 complaints
• 2003 Porsche Cayenne S4 complaints
• 2004 Porsche Cayenne S48 complaints
• 2005 Porsche Cayenne S10 complaints
• 2006 Porsche Cayenne S13 complaints
• 2008 Porsche Cayenne S5 complaints
• 2009 Porsche Cayenne S0 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne S17 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne S6 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne S0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Cayenne S0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Cayenne S0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid1 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid1 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid1 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid0 complaints
• 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo1 complaints
• 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo7 complaints
• 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo0 complaints
• 2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo0 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo11 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo2 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo0 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Cayman S0 complaints
• 2020 Porsche Macan27 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Macan S8 complaints
• 2018 Porsche Macan S1 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo1 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Panamera34 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera13 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Panamera12 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Panamera14 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera5 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera3 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Panamera 42 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera 40 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Panamera 40 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Panamera 40 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera 40 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera 40 complaints
• 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S9 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S2 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S0 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera 4S0 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera 4S0 complaints
• 2010 Porsche Panamera S5 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Panamera S1 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera S0 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Panamera S1 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Panamera S0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera S0 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera S0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid1 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid0 complaints
• 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo3 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo2 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo2 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo0 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo0 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S1 complaints
• 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S0 complaints
• 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S0 complaints
• 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo S0 complaints
• 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo S0 complaints