Vehicle recall 22V656000 · August 30, 2022
Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S and 23 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
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 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V656000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2022
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- ANB4
- Owner notification
- October 28, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 222,858
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Boxster (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Porsche Boxster S (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Porsche Cayenne (2003-2006, 2008-2014, 2016-2017): 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Porsche Cayenne Diesel (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Porsche Cayenne GTS (2008-2010, 2013-2014, 2016): 2016, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Porsche Cayenne S (2003-2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid (2015): 2015
- Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia (2010): 2010
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2006, 2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (2006, 2009-2010, 2014, 2016): 2016, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2006
- Porsche Cayman S (2014): 2014
- Porsche Macan (2020): 2020
- Porsche Macan S (2015, 2018): 2018, 2015
- Porsche Macan Turbo (2015): 2015
- Porsche Panamera (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Porsche Panamera 4 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Porsche Panamera 4S (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Porsche Panamera GTS (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Porsche Panamera S (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Porsche Panamera S Hybrid (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Porsche Panamera Turbo (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Porsche Panamera Turbo S (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Porsche redundant Cayenne S Hybrid (2014): 2014
Has your Porsche been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Porsche dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.