Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V486000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V486000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 10,373 affected units, Software Error Can Cause Loss of Motive Power, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020-2021 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.