2022-2023 Porsche Taycan Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V221)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 9,735 vehicles · Reported May 5, 2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 9,735 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag. An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V221 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V221000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | ASA2 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 5, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan |
| Units affected | 9,735 |
| Component | Air Bags > Sensor > Occupant Classification > Front Passenger |
| Safety risk | An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan in recall 25V221?
An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Taycan with recall 25V221?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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 front passenger.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V221?
Recall 25V221 covers 9,735 vehicles: 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan.
NHTSA lists 9,735 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Porsche | Taycan |
What is the fix for the Taycan passenger air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA2.
When was recall 25V221 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 25V221 to NHTSA on May 5, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 24, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V221000. |
| November 24, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 17 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 25V221?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V221 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V221000 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number ASA2. 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 25V221?
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 25V221000 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.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the front passenger 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 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 99 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 25V221 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 99 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the air bags. 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, 2 about the air bags
- 2023 Porsche Taycan: 20 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
On December 24, 2023, my family and I were involved in a serious accident while driving our 2023 Porsche Taycan. I was making a left turn at approximately 10 mph when a 2009 Honda Fit, traveling in excess of 65 mph, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the left side of my vehicle.
2023 Porsche Taycan owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11607428, filed August 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V221000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer about the recall and was advised that there was no part yet available for the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer and was provided with similar information.
2022 Porsche Taycan owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11688467, filed September 19, 2025
Can recall 25V221 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 front passenger 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)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
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 25V221
Is the 25V221000 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 November 24, 2025.
How do I know if my Taycan is part of recall 25V221000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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 25V221000 (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.