2021 Porsche Taycan Seat Recall (22V278)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 9,570 vehicles · Reported April 26, 2022
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 9,570 2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment. A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V278 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | ANA5 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 26, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Porsche Taycan |
| Units affected | 9,570 |
| Component | Seats |
| Safety risk | A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Taycan in recall 22V278?
The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.
Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Taycan with recall 22V278?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in 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 seats.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V278?
Recall 22V278 covers 9,570 vehicles: 2021 Porsche Taycan.
NHTSA lists 9,570 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Porsche | Taycan |
What is the fix for the Taycan seat recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5.
When was recall 22V278 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 22V278 to NHTSA on April 26, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 22, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2022 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V278000. |
| July 22, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 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 22V278?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V278 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 22V278?
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 22V278000 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the seats happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 body, doors and seats.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V278 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 body, doors and seats. 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 body, doors and seats
Can recall 22V278 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 22V278000 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))?
Body and latch defects on the 2021 Porsche Taycan may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
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.
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 22V278
Is the 22V278000 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 July 22, 2022.
How do I know if my Taycan is part of recall 22V278000?
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 22V278000 (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.