CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
- Risk
- An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB8.
- 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
A retaining ring on the top of the front suspension strut may come loose, which can cause the strut to dislodge and the air spring to lose air. This can lead to a loss of handling and control, raising the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will inspect the front suspension strut and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed starting February 10, 2023. You can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, referencing recall number ANB8.
You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls, and schedule the free repair with an authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Taycan | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan 4S | 2021 |