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Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo recalled
Due to a faulty ECU software, Porsche is recalling its Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo models.
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Porsche is recalling 438 examples of its all-electric Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo models as they could lose power.
“Due to a software fault in the power electronics control unit, a loss of motive power might occur while driving,” the company says in its recall notice.
“If the vehicle does not perform as expected this may increase the risk of an accident causing injury and/or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.”
This recall affects the yet-to-arrive Taycan Cross Turismo as well.
- A total of 438 examples are affected
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Owners of affected vehicles can contact a Porsche dealer to schedule in their free fix.
Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.
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