PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (2020) recall — Exterior Lighting
Porsche is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera models due to hazard warning lights not functioning properly, which could increase crash risk in hazardous conditions. Owners must contact Porsche for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling 2020 911 Carrera models because hazard warning lights may not work when activated. This could increase crash risk in hazardous situations. Affected vehicles need free reprogramming by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79962-porsche-2020-911-carrera-hazard-warning-lights-may-not-work.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79962-porsche-2020-911-carrera-hazard-warning-lights-may-not-work · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V878000
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“Porsche 2020 911 Carrera: Hazard Warning Lights May Not Work.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79962-porsche-2020-911-carrera-hazard-warning-lights-may-not-work. Based on NHTSA recall #19V878000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V878000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error causes hazard warning lights to sometimes not activate when the driver presses the button. This means the vehicle may not respond to hazards like sudden lane changes or obstacles, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face increased crash risk in hazardous conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 911 Carrera models (S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio). The recall began February 7, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule free reprogramming of the control unit.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Due to a software error, hazard warning lights may not function when activated by the driver, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety standards.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera model (S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, or S Cabrio). The recall started February 7, 2020.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Porsche will notify you and dealers will reprogram the control unit for free. Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V878000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 19V878000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #19V878000 (November 12, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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