Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V794000 Reported October 13, 2021

Incorrect activation of hazard lights/fmvss 108

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 11,827 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V794000
Manufacturer Campaign
AMC1
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
11,827
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2021
Completion Rate
99.72

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 taycan vehicles. the pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 2, 2021. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is amc1.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V794000 or campaign AMC1.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V794000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V794000?

NHTSA recall 21V794000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on October 13, 2021. It addresses: Incorrect activation of hazard lights/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 11,827 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V794000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMC1. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.