2021 Porsche Taycan Hazard Flashing Warning Lights Recall (21V794)

Recall 21V794 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Taycan in recall 21V794?

The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Taycan with recall 21V794?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hazard flashing warning lights.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V794?

Recall 21V794 covers 11,827 vehicles: 2021 Porsche Taycan.

NHTSA lists 11,827 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Taycan hazard flashing warning lights recall?

Yes. Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge.

Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1.

When was recall 21V794 announced?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 21V794 to NHTSA on October 13, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 2, 2021.

This recall was filed 60 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 21V794?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V794 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Taycan vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Taycan owners do about recall 21V794?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V794000 applies to your Taycan.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. 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.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the hazard flashing warning lights happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Taycan owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 21V794 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 71 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 21V794 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.

Owners often ask whether this hazard flashing warning lights recall means their Taycan qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2021 Porsche Taycan can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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