CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles have a pre-collision automatic hazard light feature that may turn on in situations that are not emergencies. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
When hazard lights activate without a real emergency, other drivers may be confused about what is happening around your car. That confusion could lead to a crash.
An authorized Porsche dealer will reprogram the hazard lights at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. You can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Taycan | 20202021 |
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