Recall 24V889 affects 2,941 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric vehicles for overly bright headlights. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 2,941 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles because the headlights are too bright and exceed federal light-output limits. Excessively bright headlights can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash, and Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlight control units on 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric vehicles manage how the lamps behave in different lighting modes. In upper beam mode, the control software tells the headlights how much light to send forward, so the vehicle meets the U.S. lighting limits in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
In NHTSA campaign 24V889, the problem is a software data set error in those headlight control units. Affected vehicles were programmed with ECE values instead of FMVSS values. That mismatch lets the upper beam photometric output exceed the U.S. limit. The lights still turn on, but they are set to a brightness level that does not match the required U.S. specification.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not something an owner can hear or feel while driving, and the vehicle does not give a dashboard warning for this headlight software error.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 model years, both tied to the same headlight control-unit software.
| 2024 Porsche Macan Electric | Software |
|---|---|
| 2025 Porsche Macan Electric | Software |
| Units affected | 2,941 |
| 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 your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessively bright headlights can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before another driver is affected, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the software reprogramming soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free repair.
- Schedule the headlight-control-unit software update that reduces excessive headlight brightness for oncoming drivers.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V889 (Porsche recall ARC5) when you call.
- Drive with extra care at night until the software update is complete, since the headlights can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician reprograms the headlight control unit software so the headlights meet the required light output. The software update is free under recall 24V889, and parts and labor are covered. Repairs paid before the owner letter are handled through the Porsche New Car Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles remain under that warranty. Ask the service desk how the warranty applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 25, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 11, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 11, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 23, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 24, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V889?
Recall 24V889 covers 2,941 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric vehicles with headlight control software that can make the headlights too bright. Excessive light output can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Porsche dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Porsche Macan Electric is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Macan Electric is included in recall 24V889. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the headlight control unit software reprogramming. Reference recall 24V889 or Porsche recall number ARC5 when you call.
Is the Porsche Macan Electric recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and noncompliance issues at no cost. Porsche dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software free of charge for affected 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles.
Is it safe to drive my Porsche Macan Electric before the repair?
The recall does not list a do-not-drive order. The safety issue is excessive headlight brightness, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free software reprogramming with a franchised Porsche dealer.
When did Porsche mail owner letters for recall 24V889?
Porsche mailed owner notification letters on January 23, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or did not receive a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN and reference recall 24V889 when contacting a Porsche dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V889000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V889 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V889000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →