NHTSA recall 21V-486 (21V486000)
electrical system recall reported June 29, 2021 - about 10,373 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V486000
- Also written as
- 21V-486
- Manufacturer number
- AMB5
- Reported
- June 29, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,373
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-486 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.