2020 Porsche Taycan | 2021 Porsche Taycan — Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Published June 29, 2021 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V486000, published June 29, 2021. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2020 Porsche Taycan | 2021 Porsche Taycan — Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- TAYCAN
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN | 2021 PORSCHE TAYCAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Porsche Taycan | 2021 Porsche Taycan — Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V486000 on June 29, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: TAYCAN.