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NHTSARecalled Mar 17, 2023 · #23V176000

Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
  • 2023 Taycan
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.

View the official CPSC notice