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2020-2021 Porsche Taycan recall: software

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 29, 2021. It covers about 10,373 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,373
reported
Jun 29, 2021
owners notified
Jul 30, 2021
related complaints
40

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 21V486000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 21V486000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan software?

Yes. Recall 21V486000, reported on June 29, 2021, covers about 10,373 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V486000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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