Recall 23V347 affects 71 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan vehicles for an incorrect brake-pad warning indicator. Software repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 71 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles because the instrument cluster shows the wrong brake-pad warning color when the pads are worn. If owners misread that alert and keep driving with worn pads, brake performance is reduced and crash risk increases; Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The instrument cluster software controls what the driver sees in the dashboard display. On the 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan, that software also tells the driver when the brake pads are worn. Brake pads are the friction parts that press against the brake rotors to slow the car, so the wear notice needs to be clear and shown in the required format.
The problem is incorrect market-specific coding for Taycans delivered in Puerto Rico. Instead of showing the brake wear alert in the required way, the cluster displays an ISO brake wear icon, and the icon color is yellow instead of red. Porsche traced the issue to the instrument cluster coding, not to the brake pads themselves.
What an owner notices is visual. The brake wear icon appears with a warning message that gives more information about worn brake pads. That message is still present, but the symbol and color are not displayed as required.
Who's affected?
The instrument panel and hydraulic brake system appear together because the same instrument-cluster software controls the affected warnings.
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Porsche Taycan | instrument panel |
| 2022 Porsche Taycan | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan | instrument panel |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 71 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect brake wear warning can be misread, leaving worn brake pads in service and reducing brake performance. Treat any brake wear icon or brake wear message as a reason to schedule service soon and avoid delaying the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free instrument-cluster software update that corrects the worn-brake-pad warning display.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V347 when you call.
- Watch the brake-pad warning display and schedule brake service promptly if the warning appears before the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician updates the instrument cluster software so the brake pad wear warning uses the correct indicator and color. The software update is free under the recall, with the service work covered by Porsche. After the update, the cluster should show the brake pad warning in the required format for the vehicle's brake system and control display requirements.
Timeline
| May 16, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| May 30, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 5, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 14, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 14, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V347?
Recall 23V347 covers 71 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan vehicles with an instrument cluster software problem. The wrong color appears when the car warns about worn brake pads, which can lead a driver to keep driving with reduced brake performance. Porsche dealers update the instrument cluster software for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Porsche Taycan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Taycan is included in recall 23V347. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for the APA5 instrument cluster software update. Reference recall number 23V347 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Porsche says dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. Any franchised Porsche dealer can perform the recall repair.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V347?
The safety risk is reduced brake performance after a driver misreads the worn-brake-pad warning. Because the warning indicator shows the wrong color, the driver can continue using worn brake pads longer than intended, increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V347000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V347 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V347000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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