PORSCHE TAYCAN 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V404000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE TAYCAN 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-05 2022-06-08 2022-06-09

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ANA6

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12490

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen "including rearview camera image" and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View "including rearview camera image" could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6.

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.