Porsche has announced a significant recall involving 173,538 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the rearview camera system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue prevents the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is put into reverse, violating federal safety standards for rear visibility.
The recall, confirmed by the agency in late December, applies to a wide range of models including the 2019–2025 Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid, the 2020–2025 911 and Taycan, as well as the 2024–2025 Panamera and the 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid. The defect, identified in Porsche’s compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, is considered a safety risk because it reduces the driver’s ability to see behind the vehicle.
Scope of the Recall and Affected Models
According to the NHTSA, the rearview cameras in the affected vehicles may fail to display an image when the car is in reverse, significantly increasing the risk of an accident. The recall spans over six years of production and includes both gasoline and hybrid models across several of Porsche’s most popular lines.
This marks one of the largest single safety recalls by Porsche Cars North America in recent history. A similar large-scale recall occurred in 2022, when 222,858 Porsche vehicles were recalled for missing headlight adjustment screw covers. However, the current recall’s direct link to rear visibility and potential crash risk places it in a different category of urgency.
The company plans to remedy the issue by updating the driver-assistance software at no cost to vehicle owners. Porsche dealerships will carry out the update, and the automaker will notify affected customers via interim letters beginning February 16, 2026. Follow-up notices will be sent once a final solution is confirmed.
Rearview Camera Faults Impact Multiple Automakers
The issue with rearview camera systems is not isolated to Porsche. According to Reuters, several other automakers (including Hyundai, Toyota, Ford, and Chrysler) have faced similar recalls this year. In September, Ford Motor Company recalled 1.9 million vehicles globally due to backup cameras that displayed inverted, distorted, or blank images.
In October, nearly 394,000 Toyota vehicles were recalled in the United States for rearview camera problems. These widespread actions indicate an industry-wide challenge in maintaining consistent compliance with federal rear visibility regulations as vehicle software systems grow increasingly complex.
The NHTSA stated that only about one percent of the affected Porsche vehicles are estimated to actually contain the defect. Nonetheless, because the defect could go unnoticed by drivers until the moment it is needed most, the recall is being treated with high priority.
Owners of the affected vehicles can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for more information. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) will also be searchable via the NHTSA’s website starting January 19, 2026. The official recall number for this issue is ASB2. While Porsche has not issued a public statement in response to the recall, the decision aligns with increasing regulatory pressure on automakers to resolve software-based failures that can compromise driver safety.
