Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 29, 2021
Porsche Taycan 2020 Recall: Engine Shutdown Risk
Porsche recalls 2020-2021 Taycan models due to potential engine shutdown causing loss of power. Owners must contact dealers for free reprogramming to prevent crash risk.
Porsche is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan models because faulty software can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, risking a crash. This affects vehicles with specific model names listed in the recall notice. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79978-porsche-taycan-2020-recall-engine-shutdown-risk.
“Porsche Taycan 2020 Recall: Engine Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79978-porsche-taycan-2020-recall-engine-shutdown-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V486000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V486000).
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles due to a potential loss of motive power that increases crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on June 29, 2021. Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and engine control unit free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Porsche Taycan Turbo, 2020-2021
Porsche Taycan Turbo S, 2020-2021
Porsche Taycan 4S, 2020-2021
Porsche Taycan, 2021
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, 2020-2021
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2020-2021
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2021
Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
The hazard
The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has 95 other recalls on record since March 30, 2010. Other recent recalls include a Porsche Cayenne back view camera malfunction risk (Dec. 19, 2025), a Porsche Panamera fuel leak fire risk (Sept. 23, 2025), and a Porsche Panamera suspension handling risk (July 15, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid powertrain shutdown risk (Oct. 7, 2026), a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan engine stall and camera failure risk (Sept. 10, 2026), and a Nissan Rogue engine failure risk from oil breach (Feb. 12, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Turbo S, 4S, or Cross Turismo model. The recall covers specific trim levels listed in the official notice.
Brand
Porsche
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free reprogramming of the power electronics and engine control unit.
Get Free Reprogramming
Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and engine control unit at no cost to fix the software issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 31 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V486000 — Porsche Taycan 2020 Recall: Engine Shutdown Risk
Hello,
I own a Porsche Taycan 2020 Recall: Engine Shutdown Risk that is covered by recall 21V486000 from Porsche.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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