2021 Porsche Taycan Front Suspension Recall (21V362)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 565 vehicles · Reported May 17, 2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 565 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break. A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V362 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V362000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | AMB2 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 17, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Taycan |
| Units affected | 565 |
| Component | Suspension > Front |
| Safety risk | A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Taycan in recall 21V362?
The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
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.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Taycan with recall 21V362?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Taycan shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the front, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V362?
Recall 21V362 covers 565 vehicles: 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Taycan.
NHTSA lists 565 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4 |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4 E-Hybrid |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4S |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4S E-Hybrid |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera GTS |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera Turbo S |
| 2021 | Porsche | Taycan |
What is the fix for the Taycan front suspension recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.
When was recall 21V362 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 21V362 to NHTSA on May 17, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 1, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V362000. |
| October 1, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 65 months ago. If your Taycan was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Taycan is part of recall 21V362?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V362 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V362000 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number AMB2. You can also ask any Porsche dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Taycan owners do about recall 21V362?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V362000 applies to your Taycan.
- Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any front symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Taycan owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 21V362 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 73 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Porsche Taycan: 71 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Can recall 21V362 make my Taycan a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V362000 does not automatically make your Taycan a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Porsche Taycan has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V362
Is the 21V362000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 1, 2021.
How do I know if my Taycan is part of recall 21V362000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V362000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.