2021-2023 Porsche Taycan Instrument Cluster Recall (23V176)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 130 vehicles · Reported March 17, 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 130 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan; 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo; 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V176 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | APA2 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 17, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan; 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo; 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
| Units affected | 130 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan in recall 23V176?
When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Taycan with recall 23V176?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event 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 instrument cluster and panel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V176?
Recall 23V176 covers 130 vehicles: 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan; 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo; 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo; 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism; 2021-2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
NHTSA lists 130 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 | Porsche | Taycan |
| 2022 | Porsche | Taycan 4 Cross Turismo |
| 2021-2022 | Porsche | Taycan 4S |
| 2021-2022 | Porsche | Taycan 4S Cross Turismo |
| 2022 | Porsche | Taycan GTS |
| 2022 | Porsche | Taycan Turbo |
| 2022 | Porsche | Taycan Turbo Cross Turism |
| 2021-2022 | Porsche | Taycan Turbo S |
What is the fix for the Taycan instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.
When was recall 23V176 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 23V176 to NHTSA on March 17, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 16, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2023 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V176000. |
| May 16, 2023 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 43 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 23V176?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V176 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V176000 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number APA2. 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 23V176?
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 23V176000 applies to your Taycan.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 instrument cluster and panel 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 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 171 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 69 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 23V176 was reported on March 17, 2023, owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 7 of them (17%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after March 17, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 171 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 69 of them involve the electrical system. 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.
- 2022 Porsche Taycan: 79 complaints in total, 32 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Taycan: 71 complaints in total, 27 about the electrical system
- 2023 Porsche Taycan: 20 complaints in total, 9 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11637890, filed January 23, 2025
My car has been repaired six times. Now there is also ACC cruise control, which will not brake but accelerate automatically When driving with both hands on the steering wheel, a warning will be issued.
2023 Porsche Taycan owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11648204, filed March 13, 2025
your car. What this means is that the car was being repaired at the time, or I was no longer the owner, so I switched to privacy mode. Figure (B). Charged to 100% at an outdoor charging station Battery capacity is 228mi Figure (B.1). 226mi after arriving home Figure (B.2).
2023 Porsche Taycan owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11648285, filed March 14, 2025
Can recall 23V176 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 23V176000 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))?
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan back, and the problem shows up again.
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.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Taycan went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 23V176
Did the recall 23V176 fix work?
Since recall 23V176 was reported on March 17, 2023, owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 7 of them (17%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 16, 2023.
Is the 23V176000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Taycan is part of recall 23V176000?
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.
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 23V176000 (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.