PORSCHE 911 (2025) recall — Exterior Lighting
Porsche recalls 2025 911 models with software error causing low beam headlights to create glare for oncoming traffic. Owners must update front-end electronics control module software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2025 911 vehicles because a software error in the front-end electronics control module causes low beam headlights to create excessive glare for oncoming drivers. This could increase the risk of a crash. The fix involves updating the software at no cost through dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342343-porsche-2025-911-glare-hazard-from-headlights-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342343-porsche-2025-911-glare-hazard-from-headlights-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V079000
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“Porsche 2025 911: Glare hazard from headlights increases crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342343-porsche-2025-911-glare-hazard-from-headlights-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V079000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V079000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error in the front-end electronics control module causes the low beam headlights to create excessive glare for oncoming traffic. This glare reduces visibility for other drivers, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. The issue violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Porsche 911 vehicles with the specific software error are affected. Drivers using these vehicles on roads with other traffic are most at risk due to the glare hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Porsche 911 was mailed a notification letter from Porsche starting April 1, 2025. The recall affects vehicles with the specific software error in the front-end electronics control module.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software for free to fix the glare issue.
Contact Porsche
Owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA1.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A software error in the front-end electronics control module causes low beam headlights to create excessive glare for oncoming traffic, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2025 Porsche 911 was mailed a notification letter from Porsche starting April 1, 2025.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall remedy does not specify a deadline for the software update.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V079000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 25V079000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V079000 (February 12, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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