Porsche Boxster and Cayman recall: On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high.� The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
- What to do
- Contact a Porsche dealer to book the free repair. Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.�
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high.� The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
The fix
Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.�
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | 23 Jun 2023 | 19 Oct 2023 | 45 |
| Cayman | 23 Jun 2023 | 19 Oct 2023 | 45 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.