Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V813000 Reported December 4, 2023

Rear spoiler may obstruct center brake light

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V813000
Manufacturer Campaign
APB4
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 4, 2023
Completion Rate
92.45

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 porsche 718 cayman gts 4.0, 2024 porsche 718 boxster s, and 718 boxster gts 4.0 vehicles. the rear electronic control unit (ecu) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.

Safety Consequence

The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 23, 2024. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is apb4.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V813000 or campaign APB4.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V813000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V813000?

NHTSA recall 23V813000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on December 4, 2023. It addresses: Rear spoiler may obstruct center brake light. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V813000 or the manufacturer campaign number APB4. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.