The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V362000·Announced 2021-05-17

2021 Porsche Taycan and Panamera Front Suspension Trailing Arm Defect Recall

Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Taycan and Panamera models due to front lower trailing arms that may not be properly forged and could break, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural suspension defect affecting a safety-critical component, with the potential for serious loss of vehicle control and crash risk. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported, which limits the score to 3 per the rubric rule that hazards with no reported harm cannot exceed this level.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 model year Porsche Taycan and Panamera vehicles, including Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly during manufacturing, creating a potential failure point.

If a front lower trailing arm breaks, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or crashes have been reported to date.

Approximately 565 vehicles are affected. Owners should contact their Porsche dealer to schedule the free replacement of the front lower trailing arms. Owners may also call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO S
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
565

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • PANAMERA 4S E-HYBRID
  • PANAMERA 4S
  • PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
  • PANAMERA TURBO S
  • PANAMERA GTS
  • PANAMERA 4
  • PANAMERA
  • TAYCAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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