Recall 21V-794
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2020 to 2021 Porsche Taycan: Exterior lighting (hazard flashing warning lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-794
- Reported
- October 13, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 11,827 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1.
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