Porsche 911 GT3 Touring brake lights flash together

NHTSA campaign 23V446000 · Reported 2023-06-26 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

These cars have two center brake lights: one on the body and one on the rear spoiler. Only one should be lit at a time. A software error in the spoiler's control unit can switch both on at once when you raise the spoiler by hand at speeds under 56 mph. Two center brake lights glowing together can confuse drivers behind you about what your car is doing, which could lead to a crash. The federal lighting standard is not met.

What you should do

1. Confirm your car is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact your Porsche dealer, or Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, and reference recall APA8. 3. Have the rear spoiler control unit reprogrammed — the update is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Porsche 911 GT3
2023 Porsche 911 GT3

Who to contact

Porsche — official Porsche recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-767-7243

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Porsche exterior lighting recalls: hazard, parking and headlight problems explained · all 6 Porsche recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). 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: Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.