Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lightsRecall 21V-794 · 2020–2021 Porsche Taycan
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 21V-794 covers 11,827 2020–2021 Porsche Taycan for a exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V794000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.