NHTSA Campaign 23V347000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported May 16, 2023 · 71 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence
An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN | 2020 | 71 |
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN | 2021 | 71 |
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN | 2022 | 71 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V347000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.