Porsche Backup Camera Recall - California Lemon Law
What’s the Problem
Porsche has issued a major recall involving backup camera systems on a wide range of its cars and SUVs in the United States and Canada. The affected vehicles may display no rearview image when shifted into reverse, which can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of backing-up crashes. This recall stems from a software-related issue that can interrupt the signal between the camera control unit and the Surround View cameras, causing the backup camera image to fail.
Allegations
According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defect involves transient signal noise that can disrupt rearview camera display performance. Because rear visibility requirements are governed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, a malfunctioning backup camera means the affected vehicles do not comply with this safety standard.
Recall/TSB
Recall Campaign: Porsche has initiated a safety recall under recall number ASB2.
Notification Schedule: Interim recall letters to owners are expected to be mailed on February 16, 2026. A second letter will follow when dealerships are ready to perform the corrective repair.
Remedy: Dealers will update the driver-assistance software free of charge to correct the backup camera signal interruption.
Affected Regions: The recall applies in the U.S. and Canada; more than 25,000 vehicles are included in the Canadian recall in addition to those in the U.S.
Model Years & Vehicles Affected
Approximately 174,000–200,000 vehicles across multiple Porsche lines are included, typically spanning recent model years:
2019–2025 Porsche Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid
2020–2025 911
2020–2025 Taycan
2024–2025 Panamera
2025 Panamera E-Hybrid
This makes it one of the larger safety recalls for Porsche in recent years.
Symptoms
Owners of affected vehicles may experience any of the following while backing up:
Blank or no image from the rearview camera
Delayed or intermittent display of the backup camera
Rear camera image may flicker or cut out unexpectedly
Such symptoms compromise safety by limiting a driver’s ability to see obstacles or pedestrians behind the vehicle.
How to Proceed
If you own one of the potentially affected Porsche vehicles:
Check Your VIN: Confirm whether your vehicle is part of recall ASB2 once VIN checks are available on NHTSA’s recall lookup site (typically searchable by mid-January 2026).
Watch for Recall Letters: Porsche’s interim notice is scheduled to arrive in mid-February 2026. Dealers will follow up when the repair is ready.
Schedule the Repair: Contact your local Porsche dealer promptly to have the backup camera software updated at no cost.
Document Interactions: Keep careful records of your communications and repair appointments in case further issues arise.
Call Valero Law
If you experience safety-related problems with your Porsche that persist despite the recall repair or if repeated failures to fix the backup camera issue continue, you may have legal rights under applicable state lemon laws. Reach out to Valero Law, APC to discuss your situation and explore your options.
Call Valero Law at (424) 299-4447 or complete a free Lemon Law case evaluation to learn more about your potential remedies.