March 17, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V176000
Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V176
Manufacturer Porsche
Cars North America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 130
Summary
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 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.”
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.
Check if your Porsche has a Recall
APA2 – Re-Programming or Coding Instrument Cluster (Stop Delivery / Recall Campaign)
Model Line:
911 (992)
Model Year:
As of 2020 up to 2023
Country:
Puerto Rico
Concerns:
Instrument cluster control unit
Cause:
Due to a software error in the instrument cluster, the function ‘initial belt warning’ is not displayed in accordance with local legal requirements on the affected vehicles.
If occupants are not buckled up when the ignition is switched on, the belt warning symbol in the
instrument cluster is displayed permanently and does not flash as required. There is also no acoustic
warning.
Action:
Re-code instrument cluster using an updated data record.
Information
Every vehicle is assigned to exactly one campaign scope.
To find out which scope is assigned to the vehicle, see PCSS Vehicle Information.
Model Line:
Taycan (Y1A/ Y1B/ Y1C)
Model Year:
As of 2020 up to 2023
Country:
Puerto Rico
Concerns:
Instrument cluster control unit
Cause:
Due to a software error in the instrument cluster, the function ‘initial belt warning’ is not displayed in accordance with local legal requirements on the affected vehicles.
If occupants are not buckled up when the ignition is switched on, the belt warning symbol in the instrument cluster is displayed permanently and does not flash as required. There is also no acoustic warning.
Action:
Re-program instrument cluster using an updated data record.
Information
Every vehicle is assigned to exactly one campaign scope.
To find out which scope is assigned to the vehicle, see PCSS Vehicle Information.
Chronology :
February 21, 2023: Porsche AG learned that some instrument clusters did not perform as expected during an internal check of the market-specific coding.
Testing revealed that the “initial seat belt warning” function was not displayed correctly.
As a result, the suspect software had to be identified and the corresponding vehicles had to be determined.
Additional investigation was carried out to clearly identify possibly affected vehicles in the field.
March 15, 2023: the topic was presented to Porsche’s Product Safety Committee. Porsche was not aware of any customer complaints, warranty records, crashes or injuries due to this issue. It was determined that vehicles with incorrect coding have been produced and delivered to customers in Canada and Puerto Rico. The Porsche Product Safety Committee determined a noncompliance with the FMVSS 208 requirements and decided a noncompliance recall for the subject vehicles in Puerto Rico and Canada.
16 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN | 2021-2023 |
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN 4 CROSS TURISMO | 2022 |
| PORSCHE | TAYCAN 4S | 2020-2022 |
| 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 | 2020-2022 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V176-8074.pdf 646.194KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V176-5326.PDF 220.39KB
Recall 573 Report – March 30, 2023
RCLRPT-23V176-2072.PDF 220.471KB
Porsche – Remedy Instructions and TSB – April 2023
RCRIT-23V176-2639.pdf 107.11KB
Porsche – Remedy Instructions and TSB – April 2023
RCRIT-23V176-3398.pdf 114.356KB
Porsche – APA2 Stop Delivery Notice – April 2023
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-23V176-2294.pdf 109.772KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-4
RCLQRT-23V176-0022.PDF 211.474KB
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Technical Information
Service
40/23 ENU APA2 9
APA2 – Re-Programming or Coding Instrument Cluster (Stop Delivery / Recall Campaign)
Model Line:
Model Year:
Concerns:
Cause:
Action:
911 (992)
As of 2020 up to 2023
Puerto Rico
Instrument cluster control unit
Due to a software error in the instrument cluster, the function ‘initial belt warning’ is not
displayed in accordance with local legal requirements on the affected vehicles.
If occupants are not buckled up when the ignition is switched on, the belt warning symbol in the
instrument cluster is displayed permanently and does not flash as required. There is also no acoustic
warning.
Re-code instrument cluster using an updated data record.
Information
Every vehicle is assigned to exactly one campaign scope.
To find out which scope is assigned to the vehicle, see PCSS Vehicle Information.
Integration Test: As the campaign is market-specific, the customer service integration test shows a green result
regardless of implementation. The implementation must be checked using the extended identification in
the necessary control unit.
Affected Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).
Vehicles:
Required tools
Tool: • 9900 – PIWIS Tester 3/4
• Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A, e.g. VAS 5908 battery charger 90 A
Re-coding the instrument cluster
Work Procedure: 1 Re-code instrument cluster control unit.
The basic procedure to be followed for coding the control unit is described in the Workshop Manual:
Workshop Manual ‘Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS
Tester’
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Country:
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Technical Information
For specific information on control unit coding during this campaign
Required PIWIS Tester software version: 41.800.010 (or higher)
Type of control unit coding: Control unit coding using the ‘Automatic coding’
function for the control unit:
‘Instrument cluster’ control unit –
‘Coding/programming’ menu – ‘Automatic
coding’ function.
Coding sequence: Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided coding
sequence.
Do not interrupt coding.
When coding is complete, the message ‘Coding has
been completed successfully’ is displayed and a tick
appears in the “Status” box.
Procedure if control unit coding is not
successful:
Repeat control unit coding.
2 Read out and delete the error memories of all control units.
2.1 In the control unit selection (‘Overview menu’) press •F7“ to call up the Additional menu.
2.2 Select the function “Read all error memories and delete if necessary” and press •F12“
(‘Next’) to confirm.
3 Perform a test drive. During the test drive, ensure that the belt warning symbol in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously and that an acoustic warning occurs. If the “initial belt warning” is not
emitted as required, repeat control unit coding.
4 Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Warranty processing
Information
The specified labor time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and includes all
necessary preliminary and subsequent rework.
The labor time may differ from the working times published in the Labor Operation List in the PCSS.
Scope 3: Re-coding the instrument cluster
• Scope 1 and 2 are not relevant for this vehicle type.
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Labor time:
Re-coding instrument cluster control unit
Includes: Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Labor time: 47 TU
Damage Code APA2 099 000 1
Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed. © 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Service
40/23 ENU APA2 9
APA2 – Re-Programming or Coding Instrument Cluster (Stop Delivery / Recall Campaign)
Model Line:
Model Year:
Concerns:
Cause:
Action:
Taycan (Y1A/Y1B/Y1C)
As of 2020 up to 2023
Puerto Rico
Instrument cluster control unit
Due to a software error in the instrument cluster, the function ‘initial belt warning’ is not
displayed in accordance with local legal requirements on the affected vehicles.
If occupants are not buckled up when the ignition is switched on, the belt warning symbol in the
instrument cluster is displayed permanently and does not flash as required. There is also no acoustic
warning.
Re-program instrument cluster using an updated data record.
Information
Every vehicle is assigned to exactly one campaign scope.
To find out which scope is assigned to the vehicle, see PCSS Vehicle Information.
Affected
Vehicles:
Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information)
Required tools
Tool: • 9900 – PIWIS Tester 3/4
• Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A, e.g. VAS 5908 battery charger 90 A
Re-programming instrument cluster – Scope 1
1 The basic procedure for control unit programming is described in the Workshop Manual
Workshop Manual ‘9X00IN Basic Instructions and Procedure for Control Unit Programming Using the
PIWIS Tester’.
For specific information on control unit programming during this campaign, see table
below.
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Technical Information
Required PIWIS Tester software version: 41.800.010 (or higher)
Type of control unit programming: Control unit programming using the ‘Automatic
programming’ function of the instrument cluster
control unit.
Programming sequence: Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided
programming sequence.
Do not interrupt programming and coding.
A backup documentation process for the
re-programmed software versions starts as soon
as programming and coding is complete.
Programming time (approx.): 28 minutes
Software version programmed during this
campaign:
• Instrument cluster control unit: 0663
Following control unit programming, the software
version can be read out from the relevant control
unit in the “Incremented identifications” menu
using the PIWIS Tester.
Procedure in the event of error messages
appearing during the programming sequence:
Workshop Manual ‘9X00IN Basic instructions
and procedure for control unit programming using
the PIWIS Tester’.
Procedure in the event of a termination in the
control unit programming:
Repeat control unit programming by restarting
programming.
2 Read out and delete the error memories of all control units.
2.1 In the control unit selection (‘Overview menu’) press •F7“ to call up the Additional menu.
2.2 Select the function “Read all error memories and delete if necessary” and press •F12“
(‘Next’) to confirm.
3 Enter campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
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Re-programming instrument cluster – Scope 2
Information
As part of the network update to VR19.0.1 (campaigns ANA6, WNJ8 and WNK1), the instrument cluster
control unit is programmed to target software version 0663. As a result, no further action is required
through campaign APA2.
After implementing campaign ANA6, WNJ8 or WNK1, APA2 in Scope 2 is to be marked as completed.
1 Implement campaigns ANA6,WNK1 orWNJ8. Invoice the costs incurred via the respective
campaign.
2 Enter campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Warranty processing
Information
The specified labor time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and includes all
necessary preliminary and subsequent rework.
The labor time may differ from the working times published in the Labor Times in the PCSS.
Scope 1: Re-programming instrument cluster
Labor time:
Re-programming instrument cluster
Includes: Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Labor time: 89 TU
Damage Code APA2 099 000 1
Scope 2: Re-programming instrument cluster
• Only valid for vehicles for which one of the campaigns of the VR19.0.1 update (ANA6, WNJ8, WNK1)
has not yet been implemented.
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Labor time:
Re-programming instrument cluster
Includes: Operation test
Complete Warranty and Maintenance booklet
Labor time: 26 TU
Damage Code APA2 099 000 1
Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed. © 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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April 26, 2023
This notice applies to your vehicle:
URGENT SAFETY RECALL
This is an important Safety
Recall. The remedy will be
performed FREE OF
CHARGE to you.
WPOAA2Y14~
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL (Remedy Notice)
Certain 2020 through 2023 Model Year Porsche 911 and TaycanVehicles in Puerto Rico
Porsche Recall APA2 / NHTSA ID 23V-17 6
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National
T raffle and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Porsche has decided
that a noncompliance, which relates to motor vehicle
safety, exists in certain 2020 to 2023 Model Year Porsche
911 and Taycan Vehicles delivered in Puerto Rico.
What is the issue?
On affected vehicles if the passenger is not wearing a seat
belt after the ignition is switched on, there is no initial seat
belt visual and sound warning. Failure to wear a seatbelt
could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What will Porsche do?
To help prevent this issue from occurring, Porsche is
conducting a safety recall to reprogram the affected
What should you do?
The remedy needed to complete this recall is now
available.
Please contact any authorized Porsche dealer to
schedule an appointment to have this recall
performed as soon as possible and to arrange for
Porsche-provided alternate transportation, if
necessary.
To find your nearest authorized Porsche dealer, visit:
https:/ /www .porsche.com/ usa/ dealersearch/
vehicles with new software that contains the correct passenger seatbelt warning light and sound. This repair should
take approximately 1 hour to complete, however, it may be necessary to make your vehicle available to your dealer for
a longer period of time Your Porsche dealer will arrange for alternate transportation if necessary.
This is an important Safety Recall
This recall will be carried out at no expense to you. For more information, please contact customer support as
instructed below
1-APA2-
What if you are not the owner or operator of this vehicle?
If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this
letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten days of receipt. If you have changed your address or
sold the vehicle, please contact customer support so we can update our records.
Can we assist you further?
If you require any assistance or have any questions, please call 1-800-PORSCHE or email
customersupport@porsche.com.
You may also submit a complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by calling the toll-free Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or online https://www.nhtsa.gov/; or by writing to the
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590.
We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause you. We are taking this action to help
ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.
Very truly yours,
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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APA2 Stop delivery – Re-programming or recoding
instrument cluster
APA2 Stop delivery / Recall Campaign – Re-programming
or re-coding instrument cluster
Please be reminded that Recall only affects vehicles originally sold in Canada and Puerto Rico.
ID Number APA2
Models 911 (992)
Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C)
Model Years 2020-2023
VIN list Attached
Number of Affected VINs 133
Issue Description If the passenger is not wearing a seat belt, after the
ignition is switched on, there is no initial seat belt
warning (visual flashing of the warning icon for 6 seconds,
including intermittent warning sound).
What Dealers Should do Please arrange for customer vehicles to have the
campaign carried out as soon as possible.
What will Porsche do? Vehicles will have the remedy performed once it is
available.
As of the time of this posting (4/5/2023) the remedy
is available.
TI Number No. 40-23
Customer Letter To be posted at a later date.
Customer Reactive Statement Our highest priority is the safety of our cars. We have
identified an issue on certain 2020-2023 Taycan
models that were delivered to customers in Puerto Rico
and Canada. Those vehicles received software coding
for the passenger seat belt warning function that
was not in compliance with local regulations. In the affected
vehicles, if the car is started and the passenger
is not wearing their seatbelt, the dashboard warning
icon displays a solid light rather than the required flashing
light accompanied by a warning sound.
APA2 Stop delivery – Re-programming or re-coding instrument cluster
2
Customers will be promptly notified so that Porsche
dealers can install the market-specific software for the
correct passenger seatbelt warning light and sound.
The recall remedy is free.
Attachments
1. VIN_List_Report_APA2_2023-04-05 WITH SCOPE.xlsx
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. MAR 17, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-176 Manufacturer Recall No. : APA2 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Address : One Porsche Drive
Atlanta GA 30354 Company phone : 1-800-767-7243
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 130 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2020-2020 Porsche Taycan 4S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : MAR 10, 2020 – SEP 01, 2020
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AB2Y12LSA50451 End : WP0AB2Y13LSA53374 Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2020-2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : NOV 12, 2019 – MAY 28, 2020
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y18LSA70247 End : WP0AC2Y18LSA71916 Not sequential Vehicle 3 : 2020-2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : NOV 27, 2019 – MAY 27, 2020
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y17LSA70403 End : WP0AC2Y13LSA71855 Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 2 Vehicle 4 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : DEC 12, 2020 – JUL 27, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AA2Y13MSA12862 End : WP0AA2Y18MSA18902 Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2020 – OCT 25, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AB2Y12MSA40066 End : WP0AB2Y10MSA46125 Not sequential Vehicle 6 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2020 – SEP 15, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y16MSA62472 End : WP0AC2Y13MSA63983 Not sequential Vehicle 7 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 02, 2020 – SEP 13, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y14MSA62082 End : WP0AC2Y1XMSA63981 Not sequential Vehicle 8 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : AUG 26, 2021 – AUG 26, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BB2Y10MSA81123 End : WP0BB2Y10MSA81123 Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 3 Vehicle 9 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 21, 2021 – JUL 07, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AA2Y18NSA10879 End : WP0AA2Y13NSA17299 Not sequential Vehicle 10 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 06, 2021 – JUL 06, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AB2Y15NSA43304 End : WP0AB2Y17NSA45829 Not sequential Vehicle 11 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : SEP 30, 2021 – JUN 09, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y10NSA54076 End : WP0AC2Y16NSA54647 Not sequential Vehicle 12 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 05, 2021 – MAR 08, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y17NSA54088 End : WP0AC2Y15NSA54400 Not sequential Vehicle 13 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : JAN 21, 2022 – JUL 19, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AD2Y16NSA59098 End : WP0AD2Y14NSA59942 Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 4 Vehicle 14 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : NOV 03, 2021 – JUN 13, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BA2Y16NSA67263 End : WP0BA2Y12NSA67941 Not sequential Vehicle 15 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 20, 2021 – OCT 06, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BB2Y12NSA71114 End : WP0BB2Y10NSA71466 Not sequential Vehicle 16 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 03, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BC2Y10NSA74171 End : WP0BC2Y10NSA74171 Not sequential Vehicle 17 : 2023-2023 Porsche Taycan Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : SEP 17, 2022 – DEC 20, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AA2Y19PSA10490 End : WP0AA2Y10PSA12743 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : If the passenger is not wearing a seat belt, after the ignition is switched on, there is no initial seat belt warning (visual flashing of the warning icon for 6 seconds, including intermittent warning sound). Instead, the warning icon is permanently on, without a warning sound, until the passenger buckles up. FMVSS 1 : 208 – Occupant crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 5 Description of the Safety Risk : Seat belt warning for the passengers does not comply with FMVSS208 Description of the Cause : Due to an incorrect market-specific coding of instrument clusters for Puerto
Rico and Canada, the “initial seat belt warning” function is not displayed as
legally required on the subject vehicles. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The seat belt warning icon is permanently on, without a warning sound, until the passenger buckles the seat belt. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Instrument cluster software Component Description : Instrument cluster software Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG Address : NR
Foreign States
Country : Germany Chronology :
February 21, 2023: Porsche AG learned that some instrument clusters did not perform as expected during an internal check of the market-specific coding.
Testing revealed that the “initial seat belt warning” function was not displayed correctly.
As a result, the suspect software had to be identified and the corresponding vehicles had to be determined. Additional investigation was carried out to clearly identify possibly affected vehicles in the field.
March 15, 2023: the topic was presented to Porsche’s Product Safety Committee. Porsche was not aware of any customer complaints, warranty records, crashes or injuries due to this issue. It was determined that vehicles with incorrect coding have been produced and delivered to customers in Canada and Puerto Rico. The Porsche Product Safety Committee determined a noncompliance with the FMVSS 208 requirements and decided a noncompliance recall for the subject vehicles in Puerto Rico and Canada. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Correct software for the instrument cluster will be installed on the affected
vehicles.
The owner’s letter will not include a statement about customer reimbursement for pre-notification remedies as all of the affected vehicles are still covered under Porsche New Car Limited Warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NA The corrected software coding was implemented in production in Calendar Week 48 (week starting November 28) for the 911 models and Calendar Week 14 (week starting April 3) of 2023. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Customers will be notified within 60 days of the submission of this
report. If no remedy is available within 60 days, an interim letter will be sent, followed by a final notification letter once the remedy is available.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 31, 2023 – MAR 31, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 16, 2023 – MAY 16, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. MAR 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-176 Manufacturer Recall No. : APA2 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Address : One Porsche Drive
Atlanta GA 30354 Company phone : 1-800-767-7243
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 130 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2020-2020 Porsche Taycan 4S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : MAR 10, 2020 – SEP 01, 2020
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AB2Y12LSA50451 End : WP0AB2Y13LSA53374 Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2020-2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : NOV 12, 2019 – MAY 28, 2020
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y18LSA70247 End : WP0AC2Y18LSA71916 Not sequential Vehicle 3 : 2020-2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : NOV 27, 2019 – MAY 27, 2020
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y17LSA70403 End : WP0AC2Y13LSA71855 Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 2 Vehicle 4 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : DEC 12, 2020 – JUL 27, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AA2Y13MSA12862 End : WP0AA2Y18MSA18902 Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2020 – OCT 25, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AB2Y12MSA40066 End : WP0AB2Y10MSA46125 Not sequential Vehicle 6 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2020 – SEP 15, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y16MSA62472 End : WP0AC2Y13MSA63983 Not sequential Vehicle 7 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 02, 2020 – SEP 13, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y14MSA62082 End : WP0AC2Y1XMSA63981 Not sequential Vehicle 8 : 2021-2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : AUG 26, 2021 – AUG 26, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BB2Y10MSA81123 End : WP0BB2Y10MSA81123 Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 3 Vehicle 9 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 21, 2021 – JUL 07, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AA2Y18NSA10879 End : WP0AA2Y13NSA17299 Not sequential Vehicle 10 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 06, 2021 – JUL 06, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AB2Y15NSA43304 End : WP0AB2Y17NSA45829 Not sequential Vehicle 11 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : SEP 30, 2021 – JUN 09, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y10NSA54076 End : WP0AC2Y16NSA54647 Not sequential Vehicle 12 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 05, 2021 – MAR 08, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AC2Y17NSA54088 End : WP0AC2Y15NSA54400 Not sequential Vehicle 13 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : JAN 21, 2022 – JUL 19, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AD2Y16NSA59098 End : WP0AD2Y14NSA59942 Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 4 Vehicle 14 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : NOV 03, 2021 – JUN 13, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BA2Y16NSA67263 End : WP0BA2Y12NSA67941 Not sequential Vehicle 15 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : OCT 20, 2021 – OCT 06, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BB2Y12NSA71114 End : WP0BB2Y10NSA71466 Not sequential Vehicle 16 : 2022-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 03, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0BC2Y10NSA74171 End : WP0BC2Y10NSA74171 Not sequential Vehicle 17 : 2023-2023 Porsche Taycan Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Affected vehicles have been identified through production records.
Production Dates : SEP 17, 2022 – DEC 20, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WP0AA2Y19PSA10490 End : WP0AA2Y10PSA12743 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : If the passenger is not wearing a seat belt, after the ignition is switched on, there is no initial seat belt warning (visual flashing of the warning icon for 6 seconds, including intermittent warning sound). Instead, the warning icon is permanently on, without a warning sound, until the passenger buckles up. FMVSS 1 : 208 – Occupant crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176 Page 5 Description of the Safety Risk : Seat belt warning for the passengers does not comply with FMVSS208. If the occupant does not heed the warning and fasten the seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Due to an incorrect market-specific coding of instrument clusters for Puerto Rico and Canada, the “initial seat belt warning” function is not displayed as legally required on the subject vehicles. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The seat belt warning icon is permanently on, without a warning sound, until the passenger buckles the seat belt. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Instrument cluster software Component Description : Instrument cluster software Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG Address : NR
Foreign States
Country : Germany Chronology :
February 21, 2023: Porsche AG learned that some instrument clusters did not perform as expected during an internal check of the market-specific coding.
Testing revealed that the “initial seat belt warning” function was not displayed correctly.
As a result, the suspect software had to be identified and the corresponding vehicles had to be determined. Additional investigation was carried out to clearly identify possibly affected vehicles in the field.
March 15, 2023: the topic was presented to Porsche’s Product Safety Committee. Porsche was not aware of any customer complaints, warranty records, crashes or injuries due to this issue. It was determined that vehicles with incorrect coding have been produced and delivered to customers in Canada and Puerto Rico. The Porsche Product Safety Committee determined a noncompliance with the FMVSS 208 requirements and decided a noncompliance recall for the subject vehicles in Puerto Rico and Canada. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-176
Page 6
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Correct software for the instrument cluster will be installed on the affected
vehicles.
The owner’s letter will not include a statement about customer reimbursement for pre-notification remedies as all of the affected vehicles are still covered under Porsche New Car Limited Warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NA The corrected software coding was implemented in production in Calendar Week 48 (week starting November 28) for the 911 models and Calendar Week 14 (week starting April 3) of 2023. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Customers will be notified within 60 days of the submission of this
report. If no remedy is available within 60 days, an interim letter will be sent, followed by a final notification letter once the remedy is available.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 31, 2023 – MAR 31, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 16, 2023 – MAY 16, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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