Porsche in the United States has issued a recall for 53 vehicles that include the mid‑engine 718 Cayman GTS coupe, the 718 Boxster GTS roadster, and the 718 Boxster S. The issue involves the rear wing rising too high and unintentionally blocking the brake light, a problem highlighted by Engine1 reports. The recall aims to restore proper brake light visibility and ensure the spoiler operates within the intended height range for all affected cars.
In October 2023, Porsche identified that an employee had manually reprogrammed the control unit for the electrically extendable spoiler. This alteration allowed the aerodynamic element to deploy to a height beyond what the engineering design specified, potentially affecting how the rear of the car is illuminated during braking and reducing visibility for following drivers. The modification was isolated to a specific control unit and did not involve changes to the spoiler’s physical mechanisms themselves.
There have been no reported complaints about the spoiler height in normal driving, and no accidents linked to the raised spoiler have been recorded. Nevertheless, Porsche plans to notify owners of the affected vehicles and provide a remedy that requires reprogramming the spoiler control unit so that it aligns with the original specifications. This reprogramming will ensure the wing does not extend beyond the intended height and that the brake light function remains unimpaired.
Separately, a note from Transbaikalia mentions a separate matter about personal naming practices that is unrelated to the Porsche recall. It serves as a reminder that individual cases outside the automotive context can surface in diverse regions, but they do not impact the technical recall details described above. For Porsche owners, the focus remains on the corrective action to restore brake light visibility and correct spoiler height across the affected models.