PORSCHE 911 GT3 (2022) recall — Exterior Lighting
Porsche recalls 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles with a software error causing both center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free reprogramming by August 24, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles because a software error can cause both center high-mounted brake lights to activate at the same time when the rear spoiler is deployed below 56 mph. This confusion could lead to crashes, so owners need to have the rear spoiler control unit reprogrammed by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81066-porsche-911-gt3-2022-recall-simultaneous-brake-lights-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81066-porsche-911-gt3-2022-recall-simultaneous-brake-lights-cause-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V446000
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“Porsche 911 GT3 (2022) Recall: Simultaneous Brake Lights Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81066-porsche-911-gt3-2022-recall-simultaneous-brake-lights-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #23V446000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V446000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error in the rear spoiler control unit causes both center high-mounted brake lights to activate together when the rear spoiler is manually deployed below 56 mph. This simultaneous activation can confuse other drivers, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently use the rear spoiler at speeds below 56 mph are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a rear spoiler that can be manually deployed. The recall affects 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring models. The issue occurs when the rear spoiler is deployed at speeds below 56 mph.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule reprogramming.
August 24, 2023Have Dealers Reprogram Unit
Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit for free to fix the software error.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A software error in the rear spoiler control unit causes both center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed below 56 mph, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall affects 2022-2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. Check if your rear spoiler can be manually deployed at speeds below 56 mph.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule free reprogramming of the rear spoiler control unit by dealers.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V446000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 23V446000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8. 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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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 #23V446000 (June 26, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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