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NHTSARecalled Jun 29, 2021 · #21V486000

Software Error Can Cause Loss of Motive Power

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Software Error Can Cause Loss of Motive Power
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice