Recall 21V-486
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2020 to 2021 Porsche Taycan: Engine and engine cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software); Electrical system (propulsion system, traction motor, controller, software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-486
- Reported
- June 29, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 10,373 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4S, 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.
The risk
A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Taycan 2020 to 2021