NHTSA Recall 23V176000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and warning light/devices (seat belts)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Porsche Taycan.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | APA2 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Report received | March 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 23V176000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo | 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan 4S | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo | 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan GTS | 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo | 2020, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism | 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.