Controller: softwareRecall 21V-486 · 2020–2021 Porsche Taycan
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 21V-486 covers 10,373 2020–2021 Porsche Taycan for a controller: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V486000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Loss of Motive PowerNHTSA