2021 Porsche Taycan Seat Belt Anchor Recall (22V100)

Recall 22V100 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Taycan in recall 22V100?

The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Taycan with recall 22V100?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during 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 anchorage, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V100?

Recall 22V100 covers 5,305 vehicles: 2021 Porsche Taycan.

NHTSA lists 5,305 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 seat belt anchor recall?

Yes. Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge.

Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA4.

When was recall 22V100 announced?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 22V100 to NHTSA on February 22, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 7, 2022.

This recall was filed 56 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 22V100?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V100 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V100000 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number ANA4. 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 22V100?

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 22V100000 applies to your Taycan.
2. Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any anchorage symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 22V100 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 seat belts. 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 seat belts

Can recall 22V100 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2021 Porsche Taycan affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.

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.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

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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