German automotive giant Porsche has announced a recall of 173.538 vehicles in the US market due to a software error in the rearview camera system. This error, which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 111), carries the risk of the camera "failing to wake up" or displaying an image when the vehicle is put into reverse.
The list of affected models is extensive.
The recall affects Porsche's most popular and newest generation models. Covering model years 2019 to 2025, this indicates that the problem is related to a broader software architecture rather than a single production line.
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Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid: 2019–2025 (77.766 units)
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911: 2020–2025 (44.128 units)
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Taycan (Electric): 2020–2025 (34.148 units)
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Panamera and Panamera E-Hybrid: 2024–2025 (approximately 6.500 units)
Solution: Free Software Update
According to data reported by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the problem is a free test that can be done at dealerships. driver support software update This will be resolved. The new software will be more resistant to signal noise and will have a "self-healing" feature that automatically restarts the system in case of an error. Information letters will be sent to vehicle owners. February 16 2026 It is expected to be sent from that date.
