NHTSA Recall 22V656000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222,858 vehicles. It affects 25 models including the Porsche Boxster.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V656000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ANB4 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | August 30, 2022 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V656000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Boxster | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Porsche Boxster S | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 |
| Porsche Cayenne Diesel | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Porsche Cayenne GTS | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid | 2015 |
| Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia | 2010 |
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | 2006, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016 |
| Porsche Cayman S | 2014 |
| Porsche Macan | 2020 |
| Porsche Macan S | 2015, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 2015 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera GTS | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera S | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid | 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Redundant Cayenne S Hybrid | 2014 |
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.