Recall 22V278 affects 9,570 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles for seat wire harness damage that can disable air bags. Repair is free at franchised Porsche dealers.
Porsche is recalling 9,570 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles because the driver and passenger seat wire harness can be damaged during horizontal seat adjustment. A damaged harness can deactivate air bags and raise injury risk in a crash, and Porsche dealers will inspect and repair the seat wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat wire harness in the 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan runs under the driver and passenger seats. It carries electrical signals for seat functions and for parts of the occupant restraint system, while the fabric sheath around it helps protect the wiring as the seat moves forward and back.
On affected Taycans, the fabric sheath can get pulled into the drive spindle in the seat adjuster during horizontal seat movement. That can damage the sheath, and in rarer cases it damages the wiring inside the harness. Porsche's repair adds textile fabric tape to secure the harness area so the seat adjustment mechanism does not catch it.
Owners can notice a seat that does not adjust correctly or an abnormal noise while the seat is moving. If the occupant restraint system is affected, the red air bag warning lamp will illuminate.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same seat wire harness fabric sheath tied to the seat assembly concern.
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2020 Porsche Taycan | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 9,570 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged seat wire harness can deactivate air bags and increase the risk of injury in a crash. If seat adjustment fails, makes abnormal noise, or the red air bag warning lamp turns on, schedule the recall repair and use extra caution until the dealer inspects it. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free seat-wire-harness inspection, fabric-tape securing, and wire repair that keeps the air bags connected during seat movement.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. Reference recall number 22V278 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary horizontal seat adjustment until the repair is complete.
- Call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with questions about Porsche recall ANA5.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician inspects the driver and passenger seat wire harnesses for damage, adds fabric tape to secure the harnesses, and repairs damaged wires as needed. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the Porsche New Car Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles are still under that warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 26, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 27, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 24, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 24, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 22, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V278?
Recall 22V278 covers 9,570 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles with a seat wire harness that can become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment. If the harness is damaged, air bags can deactivate and injury risk increases in a crash. Porsche dealers inspect and secure the harness for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Taycan is included in recall 22V278. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the seat wire harness inspection. The dealer will add fabric tape to secure the harness and repair damaged wires for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. Porsche dealers will inspect the seat wire harness, add fabric tape to secure it, and repair damaged wires as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 22V278?
The safety risk is that a damaged seat wire harness can deactivate the driver or passenger air bags. In a crash, deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Check your VIN, then have a Porsche dealer inspect and secure the harness for free if your Taycan is included.
What if I bought my Porsche Taycan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2020-2021 Taycan qualifies if its VIN is included. Check your VIN and reference recall 22V278 when you call a Porsche dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V278000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V278 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V278000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →