PORSCHE TAYCAN 2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V486000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-06-29 | 2021-06-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AMB5
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10373
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
