Porsche recalls new Macan SUVs over defective rearview cameras

Porsche recalls new Macan SUVs over defective rearview cameras 

April 24, 2025 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – April 24, 2025 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 8,571 2024- 2025 Porsche Macan Electric SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show a clear image. This defect ups the risk of a crash while backing up. 

Recall summary  

The rearview camera in the affected SUVs may fail to show an image when reversing due to a software error. In addition, the camera’s housing may not be sealed properly, which may allow “moisture ingress” and blur the image.   

Recall risks

A faulty rearview camera limits visibility while backing up, augmenting the risk of a crash and injury and property damage. 

Warning signs

The driver may receive a “white warning message” on the camera’s display. 

Other Porsche recalls

In October 2024, Porsche recalled Taycan electric cars over the risk of fire. This was the fourth recall for the same issue, as reported.

In March 2024, Porsche 911 sports cars were recalled because their windshields or rear windows may have detached in a crash, also as reported.   

The repair

The dealers will update the rearview camera software and replace the rearview and surrounding cameras if needed.

The repairs will be done free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by June 6, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Porsche rearview camera recall affects more than 8,500 electric SUVs. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Porsche issues fourth Taycan recall for vehicles that may catch fire

Porsche issues fourth Taycan recall for vehicles that may catch fire

October 15, 2024 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – October 15, 2024 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 27,527 electric 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan sedans because their batteries can catch fire. The resulting vehicle fire increases the risk of a crash, injury or property damage. 

It is not clear if this recall is an expansion or a replacement of the previous ones since vehicle production dates overlap.

The recall is related to an ongoing US government investigation into the component supplier, LG.

Recall summary  

Electric cars have a high-voltage battery, which stores electricity for the motor. In the affected Taycans, due to a supplier error, the battery may develop a short and set the vehicle on fire.

Recall risks

All risks posed by vehicle fire are described in one of the recent Jeep Wrangler recalls, which was also caused by battery issues. 

Safety tips

Owners who do not the ability to receive over-the-air updates are advised to charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% of the battery capacity until the repair is performed. 

For tips on what to do if your car catches fire, please refer to this article.

Background of the recall

Porsche already recalled some Taycans over this issue, first in December 2023, and then on two separate occasions in March 2024. 

It is not clear if this recall is an expansion or a replacement of the previous ones since vehicle production dates among all four overlap.

The original recall was the result of an ongoing U.S. government investigation into LG, the faulty batteries’ supplier. The investigation has already resulted in other recalls across different manufacturers and may cause more as it progresses.

Other Porsche recalls

In January 2024, Porsche Taycans vehicles were among cars involved in a recall due to the risk of fire caused by overheating charging cables, as reported.

In March 2024, the manufacturer recalled over 8,000 Porsche 911 sports cars because their windshields could detach in a crash, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the batteries if needed. In addition, the vehicles will be fitted with diagnostic software to monitor the battery’s behavior.   

The repair wil be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications on November 29, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 27,000 Taycan EVs are affected by this Porsche fire recall. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Porsche recalls sport cars whose windows may detach in crash

Porsche recalls sport cars whose windows may detach in crash 

March 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – March 18, 2024 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 8,101 2020-2024 Porsche 911 sport cars because of windshields or rear windows that may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury. 

Recall summary

In the affected vehicles, the rear windows and windshields were not glued correctly to the body of the car due to a supplier error. This may cause them to detach in a crash, which would minimize “the full protective effect” of the airbags.

Recall risks

The defect augments the risk of injury.

Warning signs

An insufficiently bonded windshield or rear window may cause water leaks. The driver may also perceive “wind noise.”

Other Porsche recalls

In January 2024, Porsche recalled over 40,000 hybrid cars and SUVs over a risk of fire, as reported.

A potential fire was also the cause of another Porsche recall, which took place in February 2023 and affected various Panamera models. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the windows and the windshields free of charge.

Owners should receive letters with more information on April 26, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Porsche windshield recall affects more than 8,000 sports cars. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Porsche recalls hybrids and electric cars over fire risk

Porsche recalls hybrids and electric cars over fire risk 

January 24, 2024 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – January 24, 2024 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 41,345 hybrid and electric cars whose charging cables may overheat when plugged in, causing fire. This augments the risk of injury and property damage.

The lengthy list of the affected models includes: 

  • 2019 – 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid  
  • 2020 – 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2023 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2023 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 
  • 2022 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
  • 2020 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 
  • 2021 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

Recall summary  

All listed vehicles can be charged with a 220V/240V cable, which plugs into an ordinary household power outlet. In some cases, the cable may overheat while charging the car and cause a fire. 

The full list of the affected vehicles can be found here.

Recall risks

A charging cable that catches fire greatly increases the risk of injury or property damage.

Safety tips

Before the repair is conducted, owners are advised not to use the charging cables in question and only utilize the 110V ones or “public charging stations.”

Warning signs

The driver may notice that the cable is hot when unplugging it.

Other Porsche recalls

Fire risk was the cause of another larger Porsche recall, which took place in February 2023.

Separately, over 12,000 Porsche Taycans were recalled in June 2022 over malfunctioning rearview cameras. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the faulty cables with improved ones free of charge.  

Owners should receive letters with more information by February 9, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Porsche charging cable fire recall affects more than 40,000 electric and hybrid cars. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool

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Porsche recalls Panamera luxury sports cars over risk of fire

Porsche recalls Panamera luxury sports cars over risk of fire

February 12, 2023 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – February 12, 2023 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 24,467 sports cars because their coolant pumps may short-circuit and even catch fire. Besides potential property damage, this also increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The lengthy list of affected models includes the following: 

  • 2017 – 2021 Porsche Panamera
  • 2017 – 2021 Porsche Panamera 4
  • 2017 – 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive
  • 2018 – 2020 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo
  • 2017 – 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S
  • 2017 – 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive
  • 2018 – 2020 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo
  • 2019 – 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS
  • 2019 – 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo
  • 2017 – 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo
  • 2017 – 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo

Recall summary  

All vehicles utilize coolant liquid –also known as antifreeze – whose role is to help regulate the temperature of the engine. The coolant circulates through a radiator, which is a “heat exchanger” located inside the dashboard.

The flow within this system is achieved with an electric coolant pump. 

In the affected vehicles, moisture may get into the pumps, causing them to short-circuit and potentially catch fire. The issue seems to be caused by a supplier error.

Recall risks

All risks posed by a vehicle that catches fire while driving or parked are well-documented in this recent Hyundai recall. 

Warning signs

The car’s climate control will stop working if the external coolant pump fails.

Other Porsche recalls

Just a few months ago, in September 2022, Porsche recalled almost 200,000 cars over misaligned headlights. 

In July 2022, over 12,000 Porsche Taycan sedans were recalled over malfunctioning rearview cameras, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the pumps in question with upgraded ones, which are sealed correctly. They will also check the wiring and connector and repair it if needed. This repair is free of charge. 

Vehicle owners will be notified on March 27, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Porsche coolant pump recall is affecting almost 25,000 cars. To do a Porsche recall check or a Porsche Panamera recall check,  use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Porsche recalls vehicles with misaligned headlights

Porsche recalls vehicles with misaligned headlights 

September 24, 2022 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – September 24, 2022 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 193,259 luxury cars and SUVs whose headlights can be improperly adjusted. Misaligned headlights could reduce visibility or blind other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

The list of affected vehicles comprises 105 models, including the following:

  • 2003 – 2006 and 2008 – 2017 Porsche Cayenne
  • 2014 Porsche Cayman S
  • 2014, 2018 and 2020 Porsche Macan
  • 2010 – 2016 Porsche Panamera

Recall summary  

All cars have mechanisms in their headlights that allow the manufacturer or dealer to adjust their aim for the best possible road illumination. To avoid accidental misalignment after this initial calibration, the alignment mechanism is supposed to be covered with a sealing cap.  

In vehicles affected by this recall, the sealing caps are missing. Without them, the headlights could be adjusted to point in the wrong direction.

The full list of the affected vehicles can be found here. The 2003 Porsche Cayman S is not part of this recall.

Recall risks

Misaligned headlights reduce the driver’s ability to see in front of the vehicle and may cause glare for oncoming motorists.

Other Porsche recalls

Among previous Porsche recalls, one from June 2022 dealing with malfunctioning rearview cameras is the most recent.

In October 2021, the manufacturer recalled close to 5,000 Boxster and Cayman models due to potential loss of control while driving, as reported.

Repair

Dealers will check both headlights to see if the caps are installed, and if not, fit new ones. This repair is free of charge.

The notifications to vehicle owners will be sent on October 29, 2022.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Almost 200,000 vehicles are being recalled because of these Porsche headlight issues. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Porsche recalls vehicles with faulty rearview cameras

Porsche recalls vehicles with faulty rearview cameras

June 26, 2022 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – June 26, 2022 – Porsche (OTCMKTS: POAHY) is recalling 12,490 vehicles whose central display may fail to display an image from the rearview camera. This increases the risk of a crash and injury when backing up. The recall affects 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan sedans.

Recall summary  

Porsche vehicles listed in this recall have a touch control panel in their center console. This display shows a video feed from the rearview camera, among other things. On affected vehicles, as a result of software issues, the screen could freeze up and remain black just after the driver starts the car. In other cases, the image coming from this camera may flicker. 

The component causing this issue is the software for the center and passenger displays and the touch control panel, with part numbers SW33XX, 35XX and 36XX.

Recall risks

Limited visibility while backing up the vehicle increases the risk of a crash, which can lead to property damage or injury to people behind the car, especially small children. Read more about the history of rearview cameras in our recent article about a similar Stellantis recall.

Other Porsche recalls

In May, the 2020-2021 Taycans were recalled due to airbags that may fail to deploy, as reported.

In October of last year, the same model-years were recalled due to malfunctioning hazard lights, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will fix the problem by updating the software that controls the central computer (PCM) free of charge. Notifications about the repair will be sent to vehicle owners on August 5, 2022. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Porsche Taycan recall includes more than 10,000 vehicles. To do a Porsche recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Porsche recalls vehicles with malfunctioning airbags

Porsche recalls vehicles with malfunctioning airbags

May 8, 2022 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – May 8, 2022 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 9,570 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan sedans. whose airbags may fail to deploy as a result of damaged wiring. This reduces the level of protection in an event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Recall summary  

The airbags in the recalled vehicles are powered by wiring harnesses under the driver and passenger seats. Because of a supplier error, the harness can get caught up in the seat adjustment mechanism and become damaged when the seats get adjusted.

This can render the vehicle’s airbags inoperable.

The component causing this recall is the seat wire harness with part number N105938. 

Recall risks

Airbag failing to deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash. 

Warning signs

The airbag warning light will appear on the dashboard in case the wires that connect to them get damaged. Apart from that, occupants may have a hard time adjusting the seats or notice “ abnormal noise during adjustment.”

Other Porsche Taycan recalls

This is not the only Porsche EV Recall that may be affecting these vehicles. Some of them could also have an issue with inaccessible child seat anchors, which prompted a recall last month. 

The repair

Dealers will inspect the harness under both front seats and repair any worn wiring. In addition, to prevent any future damage, they will wrap the harness with textile fabric tape. Notifications to vehicle owners will be sent on June 24, 2022 and all repairs will be done free of charge.   

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Porsche Taycan wiring harness recall affects almost 10,000 vehicles. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Porsche recalls vehicles with inaccessible child seat anchors

Porsche recalls vehicles with inaccessible child seat anchors

March 6, 2022 Bojan Popic ,

Atlanta, GA  – March 6, 2022 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) has recalled 5,305 luxury electric cars with a wiring issue that may prevent rear child seats from being adequately restrained. This increases the risk of an injury to the child in that seat in the event of an accident.

Vehicles affected by this recall include: 

  • 2020 Porsche Taycan
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan

Recall summary  

All vehicles affected by this recall are equipped with an optional rear center seat. Due to a supplier error, the wiring that goes underneath the seat may interfere with the anchoring point for the child seat, preventing it from locking properly.  

Recall risks

The seat may snap out of its anchoring points during a crash. If that happens, the child in the seat may get injured. 

Warning signs

If the wiring is blocking the anchoring point on the rear seat, the person fitting the child seat into the vehicle may notice it does not lock into position.  

Different ways of securing the child seat

There are two ways of securing a child seat. The one that is affected by this recall is known as the so-called  lower anchors and tethers for children system (LATCH) system. Even though the manufacturer does not specify it, parents should still be able to secure the seat using seatbelts.

Other Porsche recalls

There was a Porsche Taycan recall for the same model-years in October 2021 due to hazard lights that may come on on their own, confusing other drivers, as reported. These cars are also subject to a U.S. government investigation due to battery issues that may cause them to stall, also as reported.

As far as child seats go, there was a Volkswagen recall last September due to faulty child seat restraint systems, Volkswagen owns Porsche.

The repair

Dealers will check the positioning of the harness and replace it if necessary. Notifications to vehicle owners will be sent on April 22, 2022.  All repairs will be done free of charge.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

These Porsche child seatbelt issues are affecting more than 5,000 vehicles. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Porsche recalls Taycan for hazard light issue

Porsche recalls Taycan for hazard light issue

October 30, 2021 Rebecca Rand

Atlanta, GA – October 30, 2021 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) has recalled 11,827 2020 – 2021 Porsche Taycan electric vehicles whose hazard lights may come on automatically in the absence of an emergency. This issue increases the risk of an accident.

Recall summary  

The recalled Taycan’s hazard lights are programmed to light up automatically in “non-emergency situations.” It is unknown under what circumstances this happens.

Recall risks

If these Porsche Taycans’ hazard lights are flashing in the absence of an emergency, this “could confuse other road users,” increasing the risk of a crash.

Warning signs

If the hazard lights are activated, the driver may notice the activation of the respective signage in the instrument cluster.

The repair

Porsche dealers will reprogram the headlights for free to remove the automatic hazard lights activation altogether. Recall notification letters with further instructions will be mailed to owners starting December 13, 2021.

Recent Porsche Taycan recalls

Porsche recalled over 12,000 Taycans this summer following a government investigation into the cars’ battery faults, which were causing cars to stall. The recall included the 2020 Porsche Taycan, as well as as the 2021 model-year.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 11,000 cars are included in this Porsche recall. To see if your car is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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