Porsche — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2025-03-18
Origin: ドイツ
Porsche 911 front body control unit software has improper headlight beam axis program settings
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-03-18 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Japan Co., Ltd. |
| Models affected | 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera T |
| Units affected | 465 |
| Defect | Due to improper program setting instructions for the headlight beam axis in the front body control unit software, when the fog driving headlight function is active, the driver's side headlight beam axis is slightly low. When the high-speed driving headlight function is active, the beam axis of both headlights is slightly high. Therefore, it does not comply with safety standards. |
| Component | Lighting system (Front Body Control Unit) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, rewrite the front body control unit with updated software. |
| Recall number | 外-3965 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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