Recall 22V656 covers 222,858 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, Cayman S, and Boxster vehicles with missing headlight caps. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 222,858 vehicles from 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 model years, including Cayenne, Panamera, Boxster, Macan, and Cayman S models, under recall 22V656 because caps for the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing. Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce road illumination or cause glare for oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk, and Porsche dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlight sealing cap on these Porsche vehicles covers the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screw. That screw is used to set the headlight's left-to-right aim after the lamp is installed at the factory. Once the aim is set, the cap blocks access so the headlight cannot be adjusted sideways in normal service.
On affected models, Porsche's assembly instructions did not tell the plant to install the sealing cap. The headlight can still work, but the uncovered screw leaves the horizontal aim open to later adjustment. If the light is aimed incorrectly, the vehicle no longer meets the lighting standard that controls how headlamps are set and secured.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a dashboard light or message for a missing sealing cap, so the issue is found by inspection of the headlight assembly.
Who's affected?
The scope spans several Porsche nameplates and trims, all tied to the same headlight sealing cap.
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera | Headlights |
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | Headlights |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S | Headlights |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | Headlights |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | Headlights |
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2004 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | Headlights |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | Headlights |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster | Headlights |
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | Headlights |
| 2004 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS | Headlights |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | Headlights |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS | Headlights |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Macan S | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 | Headlights |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera GTS | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS | Headlights |
| 2018 Porsche Macan S | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Redundant Cayenne S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera 4 | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera 4 | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera 4 | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera 4 | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera 4S | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera S | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera GTS | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera GTS | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo | Headlights |
| 2020 Porsche Macan | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayenne Diesel | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne S | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | Headlights |
| 2014 Porsche Cayman S | Headlights |
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | Headlights |
| 2004 Porsche Boxster S | Headlights |
| Units affected | 222,858 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Poor headlight aim can leave the road underlit or create glare for oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk. Until the inspection is complete, use extra care at night and in low visibility, and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 Porsche model is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free headlight inspection and sealing-cap installation that prevents improper low-beam adjustment.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V656 when you call.
- Drive with extra care at night until the repair is complete, since improperly adjusted headlights can reduce road illumination or glare toward oncoming drivers.
- Call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with questions and reference Porsche recall ANB4.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician inspects the headlights for the sealing caps that cover the low-beam horizontal adjustment screws and installs missing caps. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you paid for a related headlight repair before the owner letter, Porsche's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible costs. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Porsche customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 30, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 14, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| September 14, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 28, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 29, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V656?
Recall 22V656 covers 222,858 Porsche vehicles with missing caps over the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws. Without those caps, the headlights can be adjusted incorrectly, which can reduce road illumination or create glare for oncoming drivers. Porsche dealers inspect the headlights and install missing caps for free.
What should I do if my 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 Porsche vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 22V656. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for the ANB4 headlight inspection. The dealer will install any missing sealing caps for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Porsche's remedy says dealers will inspect the headlights and install missing sealing caps as necessary free of charge. Use recall number 22V656 or Porsche recall number ANB4 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is poor headlight aim. Improperly adjusted headlights can fail to light the road properly or create glare for oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk. The repair path is straightforward: a Porsche dealer checks the headlight sealing caps and installs missing caps for free.
What if I bought this Porsche used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Porsche dealer if your vehicle is included. Porsche mailed owner notification letters on October 28, 2022, but used owners do not always receive the original letter.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V656000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V656 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V656000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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