Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM):Software (21V486000)

WARNING: This page is about the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2021-06-29
Reference number: 21V486000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21V486000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN

2021 PORSCHE TAYCAN

Campaign No: 21V486000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 10373

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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

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.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.