Recall 22V-278: 2020–2021 Porsche Taycan

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2022, covering about 9,570 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-278
Report date
Apr 26, 2022
Vehicles affected
9,570
Owners notified
Jul 22, 2022

The problem

Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.

The risk

A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V278000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Porsche Taycan2020, 2021All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-278?

Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.

How is recall 22V-278 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.