Vehicle recall 19V878000 · December 11, 2019
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera
Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V878000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2019
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AKC1
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,928
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 911 Carrera (2020): 2020
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