Porsche Taycan recall (22V404000)

Porsche · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V404000
Report Received: 2022-06-08
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make: Porsche
Model(s): TAYCAN
Model Year(s): 2021, 2022, 2020
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potentially Affected Units: 12,490

Defect Description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including rearview camera image) could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6.

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