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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-176 (23V176000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | APA2 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | March 17, 2023 |
| Owners notified | April 27, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 130 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2021 Porsche Taycan
- 2022 Porsche Taycan
- 2023 Porsche Taycan
- 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
- 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
- 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo
- 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo
- 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-176 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 130 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.