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NHTSA Recall 21V794000: Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,827 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Porsche Taycan.

11,827
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (December 2)
NHTSA campaign21V794000
Manufacturer campaignAMC1
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Report receivedOctober 13, 2021
Owner notificationDecember 2, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V794000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Taycan2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.