Porsche Cars North America is issuing a major recall of 173,538 vehicles in the United States because a defect could stop the rearview camera image from appearing when a vehicle is shifted into reverse. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the problem may cause the vehicles to “fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard’s requirement for rear visibility.”
The recall covers several recent model years and types, including 2019-2025 Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid SUVs, 2020-2025 911 sports cars, Taycan electric vehicles, and 2024-2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid sedans. The regulator flagged that the camera issue could reduce a driver’s view behind the vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of a backing collision.
Porsche dealers will handle the fix at no cost to owners by updating the driver assistance software. This software update is intended to correct the malfunction and restore the camera image’s display when the vehicle is in reverse.
This recall represents one of the larger safety actions by Porsche in recent years, following a 2022 recall of more than 222,000 vehicles over headlight component issues. The rear visibility concern is not unique to Porsche: earlier in 2025, other manufacturers such as Hyundai, Ford, Toyota, and Chrysler also issued recalls tied to rearview camera malfunctions. Owners affected by the recall will be notified through official channels with instructions on scheduling their free software service.
