NHTSA Recall 19V878000: Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,928 vehicles. It affects 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V878000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AKC1 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS |
| Report received | December 11, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V878000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.