Recall 23V-176: 2021–2023 Porsche Taycan, 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo and 6 more
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 17, 2023, covering about 130 vehicles.
The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.
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
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V176000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan | 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo | 2022 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan 4S | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan GTS | 2022 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo | 2020, 2022 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism | 2022 | All years |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All 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 23V-176?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
How is recall 23V-176 fixed?
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.
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.