Porsche controversies
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2026
Porsche recalls 173,538 vehicles in the US over rearview camera issue
Recall announced
In the United States, Porsche recalled 173,538 vehicles because a defect could cause rearview cameras to go dark while drivers are backing up, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers select 2019-2025 Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid models, 2020-2025 911 and Taycan vehicles, and 2024-2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models. NHTSA said the affected vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards for rear visibility. Porsche dealers will update the driver-assistance software at no cost to owners, with interim warning letters expected to be mailed February 16 and follow-up notices sent once a final remedy is available.
Porsche is recalling 173,538 vehicles in the U.S. because a defect could cause rearview cameras to go dark while drivers are backing up, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers select 2019-2025 Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid models, 2020-2025 911 and Taycan vehicles and 2024-2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models. NHTSA said the affected vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards for rear visibility. Porsche dealers will update the driver-assistance software at no cost to owners, with interim warning letters expected to be mailed Feb. 16 and follow-up notices sent once a final remedy is available.
Company response
Recall — Porsche
Remediation — Porsche
Porsche dealers will address the issue by updating the driver-assistance software at no cost to owners.
Recall — Porsche
Around 173,538 of the company’s vehicles are being pulled off the road because the rearview camera may not display correctly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remediation — Porsche
Source excerpt
"A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," the agency said.
Around 173,538 of the company’s vehicles are being pulled off the road because the rearview camera may not display correctly, increasing the risk of a crash.
the company has attributed the problem to “transient signal noise” that can interrupt the signal from the rearview camera
2021
Porsche recalls Taycan vehicles over power-loss software fault
Recall announced
Porsche issued a recall for Taycan vehicles produced before the start of June after a software fault was found that could cause sudden power loss. The recall affects about 4,500 cars in the UK; the article also reports 43,000 affected models overall. Porsche said the vehicles would receive a software update.
Company response
Remediation — Porsche
The recall affects all Taycan vehicles produced and delivered before June, bosses have confirmed, adding the cars would receive a software update to fix the issue.
Remediation — Porsche
The recall affects all Taycan vehicles produced and delivered by June, the company said, adding the cars would receive a software update to fix the issue.
Source excerpt
Luxury vehicle manufacturer Porsche has issued a recall for thousands of its electric Taycan sports cars over faulty software that can cause the £70,000 EV to suddenly shut down, it said on Friday.
Around 4,500 cars in the UK are estimated to be affected and require a recall.
Porsche says that once the vehicle is safely stopped, turned off and restarted, it will operate normally again - but has issued a recall for the 43,000 models produced before the start of last month.
2021
Porsche announces recall of 1,571 vehicles in China
Recall announced
Porsche (China) Motors Ltd. announced a recall of 1,571 imported vehicles in China, including some Panamera and Taycan models. According to the announcement, the front axle lower trailing arms may not have been forged to specification and could fracture in extreme cases. The company stated that it would replace the defective parts free of charge.
Porsche (China) Motors Ltd. said it would recall 1,571 imported vehicles from China, including some Panamera and Taycan models. The front axle lower trailing arms may not have been forged to specification and could fracture in extreme cases; the company said it would replace defective parts free of charge.
Stated objective. To eliminate safety concerns.
Company response
Remediation — Porsche (China) Motors Ltd.
Source excerpt
Porsche (China) Motors Ltd. will recall 1,571 imported vehicles from the Chinese market next month, according to the country's top quality watchdog, Xinhua reports.
The recall is set to begin on July 5 and will involve some imported Panamera and Taycan models manufactured between Feb. 2, 2021 and May 11, 2021, according to a statement on the State Administration for Market Regulation website.
2021
Porsche China announces recall of Boxster and Cayman vehicles
Recall announced
Porsche (China) Automotive Sales Co. filed a recall plan covering 1,375 imported 2013–2015 Boxster and Cayman vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2012 to July 31, 2014. Some vehicles may have rear axle carrier side members with an unsuitable material composition that could crack and create a safety risk. The recall is scheduled to begin on November 16, 2021, with authorized dealers to replace the parts free of charge.
Company response
Recall — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将通过授权经销商，为召回范围内的车辆免费更换合格的后轴托架侧梁，以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
由于供应商制造原因，本次召回范围内部分车辆上可能安装了材料配比不符合要求的后轴托架侧梁，在长期使用过程中零件可能会产生裂纹，耐用性得不到保障。在最坏情况下，后轴托架侧梁支座断裂会引起车辆后桥下摆臂松脱，导致车辆的操控性能受到影响，从而增加发生碰撞的风险，存在安全隐患。
日前，保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。
自2021年11月16日起，召回自2012年9月1日至2014年7月31日期间生产的部分进口2013-2015款Boxster和Cayman系列汽车，共计1375辆。
2021
Qatar announces recall of 2021 Porsche Taycan models
Recall announced
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Porsche Centre Doha Al Boraq Automobiles, announced a recall of 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S and Taycan models because of an internal software error in the high-voltage power electronics that may trigger a dashboard warning.
Source excerpt
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in collaboration with Porsche Centre Doha Al Boraq Automobiles, Qatar’s Porsche dealership, has announced the recall of Porsche Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, and Taycan model 2021 due to an internal software error at the high-voltage power electronics, which may result in the warning “Drive control disturbed - Park vehicle safely” in the instrument cluster.
2021
Porsche files a recall plan for 5,957 Taycan vehicles in China
Recall announced
Porsche China filed a recall plan covering 5,957 Taycan electric vehicles. The source says an electronic-control software problem could cause a communication fault and loss of power; authorized Porsche dealers are to update the relevant software free of charge.
Company response
Recall — Porsche
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将委托保时捷品牌的授权经销商，为召回范围内的车辆免费更新电源电子装置(Power electronics)和电机电子装置(DME)的软件，以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将委托保时捷品牌的授权经销商，为召回范围内的车辆免费更新电源电子装置(Power electronics)和电机电子装置(DME)的软件，以消除安全隐患。
日前（中国）汽车销售有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。
据介绍，本次召回范围内的纯电动车辆由于电控软件问题，可能导致电源电子装置出现通讯故障，造成车辆脉冲式逆变器不能正常工作。
2021
Porsche announces Panamera and Taycan recall
Recall announced
Porsche China filed a recall plan covering 1,571 imported 2021 Panamera and Taycan vehicles, with the recall scheduled to begin July 5, 2021. A supplier manufacturing issue may mean some vehicles have a right front lower control arm that does not meet forging requirements and could crack. Porsche China said it would replace the affected parts free of charge.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Recall — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
日前，保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。
Remediation — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换合格的前桥右下拖臂，以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
日前，保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。将自2021年7月5日起，召回2021年2月2日至2021年5月11日期间生产的部分进口2021款Panamera和Taycan(配置|询价)系列汽车，共计1571辆。
由于供应商制造原因，本次召回范围内的部分车辆可能安装了不符合锻造要求的前桥右下拖臂，其耐用性得不到保证。在极端情况下前桥右下拖臂可能会出现开裂，导致车辆的操控性能受到影响，从而增加车辆发生碰撞的风险，存在安全隐患。
2021
Porsche stops sales and recalls certain 2021 models over connecting-rod issue
Recall announced
Porsche issued a stop sale and recall covering 190 2021 Boxster, Cayman and 718 Spyder cars because of connecting rods prone to cracking. Porsche told owners of the 20 affected cars already sold that their engines would be replaced; it intended to recall the remaining 170 cars for evaluation.
Company response
Remediation — Porsche
The 20 owners who received affected cars were told by Porsche that their engines would be replaced entirely.
Source excerpt
The 20 owners who received affected cars were told by Porsche that their engines would be replaced entirely. For the remaining 170 cars that haven’t been sold yet, according to C&D, Porsche intends to recall them to the factory for an evaluation so they can determine which cars need complete engine replacement, or just small fixes instead.
According to , Porsche has issued a stop sale and recall on 190 of their 2021 Boxsters, Caymans, and 718 Spyders. The issue that Car and DriverPorsche is citing is a faulty connecting rod that is prone to cracking.
2020
Porsche announces recall of imported Macan vehicles in China
Recall announced
Porsche (China) Automotive Sales Co. filed a recall plan covering 117,425 imported 2015–2018 model-year Macan vehicles, with the recall scheduled to begin on April 1, 2020. The company said a fuel-pump component could crack and leak fuel, creating a fire risk, and planned free inspections and repairs or replacements.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Recall — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费检修或更换燃油泵维修盖；同时检查燃油泵滤清器法兰的流量喷嘴处是否有裂纹，如有裂纹则更换燃油泵滤清器法兰，以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — 保时捷(中国)汽车销售有限公司
保时捷(中国)汽车销售有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费检查前桥差速器总成和周边的部件，如有部件损坏则更换相应的部件；同时使用新的螺纹接头重新安装前桥差速器总成，确保螺纹接头按照规定的力矩拧紧，以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
日前，保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。将自2020年4月1日起，召回2014年3月5日至2018年3月14日期间生产的部分进口2015-2018款Macan(迈凯)系列汽车，共计117425辆。
本次召回范围内的部分车辆在使用时，后排座椅坐垫受到的压力可能会使坐垫下方的燃油泵维修盖与燃油泵滤清器法兰的流量喷嘴长时间接触，极端情况下可能导致燃油泵滤清器法兰的流量喷嘴出现裂纹并发生燃油渗漏，遇到明火的情况下可能会起火，存在安全隐患。
将自2020年4月1日起，召回2014年3月5日至2018年3月14日期间生产的部分进口2015-2018款Macan(迈凯)系列汽车，共计117425辆。
2020
Porsche reports suspected engine manipulation and internal probe
Issue disclosure
Porsche reportedly began an internal investigation into suspected illegal hardware and software changes to gasoline engines that could affect exhaust systems and engine components. The company said it had identified issues in internal examinations and proactively informed authorities. The report also stated that Germany's KBA had launched an official investigation. The account is based on the reported event and does not specify further findings, outcomes, or responsible individuals.
Company response
Investigation — Porsche
Porsche has reportedly launched an internal investigation into the suspected manipulation of its gasoline engines
Source excerpt
The carmaker has already informed Germany's auto industry watchdog, the KBA, as well as the Stuttgart prosecutor's office and U.S. authorities of its suspicions regarding illegal changes to hardware and software that could affect exhaust systems and various engine components, reports Autonews Europe.
Porsche has reportedly launched an internal investigation into the suspected manipulation of its gasoline engines, according to German outlet Bild am Sonntag.
The paper did not mention any sources, but did say that Porsche has already had discussions with employees, reviewed meeting protocols and went through hundreds of thousands of emails looking for clues – adding that the KBA has already launched an official investigation.
2020
South Korea fines Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche over emissions data
Fine or penalty
South Korea's Environment Ministry decided to fine Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche over falsified emissions data for diesel vehicles sold in South Korea. The ministry said the vehicles emitted more nitrogen oxides while driving than during certification tests, or had emissions-recirculation systems stop operating. It imposed fines totaling 79.5 billion won; Mercedes-Benz was fined 77.6 billion won.
Source excerpt
这些车辆在行驶时，存在空气主要污染物之一的氮氧化物排放增多，或尾气排放再循环装置停止运转，不能过滤污染物的问题。
因此，对三家车企处以总计795亿韩元，约合人民币4.6亿元的罚款，同时，取消汽车排放认证并命令车企召回相关车型。
由于尾气排放数据造假，韩国环境部近日决定对梅赛德斯-奔驰、日产和保时捷三家车企的韩国公司处以罚款，取消汽车排放认证并命令车企召回相关车型。
2019
Porsche China announces recall of 2,083 imported vehicles
Recall announced
Porsche China announced a recall of 2,083 imported 911, Boxster, Cayman and Panamera vehicles, scheduled to begin on November 8, 2019. A capacitor in the airbag control unit's internal power circuit may fail, potentially causing airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly or become disabled. The company said authorized Porsche centers would program the control-unit software and replace units where a fault was detected.
Stated objective. to eliminate the safety hazard
Company response
Remediation — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将委托全国各授权保时捷中心免费为召回范围内车辆的安全气囊电子控制单元的软件进行编程，用于编程的软件包含检查安全气囊电子控制单元内部电源的附加功能；在编程过程中如果检测到控制单元内部电源有故障，则更换新的安全气囊电子控制单元，以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
对此，保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费升级中控台控制单元软件，以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
极端情况下可能导致安全气囊和安全带预紧器意外展开或启动；也可能导致安全气囊和安全带预紧器被停用，从而增加车辆发生事故或人员受伤的风险，存在安全隐患。
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将委托全国各授权保时捷中心免费为召回范围内车辆的安全气囊电子控制单元的软件进行编程，用于编程的软件包含检查安全气囊电子控制单元内部电源的附加功能；在编程过程中如果检测到控制单元内部电源有故障，则更换新的安全气囊电子控制单元，以消除安全隐患。
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司自2019年11月8日起，召回部分进口911、博斯特（Boxster）、凯曼（Cayman）、帕那美拉（Panamera）系列汽车，共计2083辆。
2019
Porsche recalls Panamera and Cayenne vehicles
Recall announced
Porsche recalled specified 2017–2020 Panamera and 2018–2020 Cayenne vehicles. An instrument-cluster software error could prevent a brake-pad-wear warning from displaying correctly in map or night-vision mode, increasing collision risk, according to the report.
Source excerpt
保时捷表示，本次召回范围内的车辆由于组合仪表软件的错误，当组合仪表在显示地图模式或夜视模式时，无法正确地持续显示制动衬片磨损至极限时黄色的警示信息，会增加车辆发生碰撞的风险，存在安全隐患。
保时捷召回汽车共计83925辆，包括进口2017-2020款帕那美拉系列汽车、进口2018-2020款凯宴系列汽车。
由于供应商制造原因，本次召回范围内的部分车辆可能安装了不符合锻造要求的前桥右下拖臂，其耐用性得不到保证。在极端情况下前桥右下拖臂可能会出现开裂，导致车辆的操控性能受到影响，从而增加车辆发生碰撞的风险，存在安全隐患。
2019
Porsche China recalls Panamera and Cayenne vehicles in China
Recall announced
Porsche China announced a recall of 83,925 imported Panamera and Cayenne vehicles. A combination-instrument software error could prevent the brake-pad-wear warning from displaying correctly in map or night-vision mode, increasing collision risk; Porsche China said it would upgrade the software free of charge.
Stated objective. To eliminate the safety hazard.
Company response
Remediation — 保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费升级组合仪表软件，以消除安全隐患。
Source excerpt
保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费升级组合仪表软件，以消除安全隐患。
本次召回范围内的车辆由于组合仪表软件的错误，当组合仪表在显示地图模式或夜视模式时，无法正确地持续显示制动衬片磨损至极限时黄色的警示信息，会增加车辆发生碰撞的风险，存在安全隐患。
日前，保时捷（中国）汽车销售有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，自2019年11月29日起召回以下车辆，共计83925辆。
2017
Diesel-emissions investigations
Porsche became subject to investigations and enforcement activity related to diesel-emissions-control software in vehicles connected with the Volkswagen emissions scandal. German authorities examined whether prohibited defeat-device technology had been used in Porsche diesel models and imposed regulatory penalties. The episode damaged trust in the company’s compliance and contributed to a broader reassessment of diesel strategy across the Volkswagen Group.
1933
Wartime history and forced labor
Porsche’s historical record includes Ferdinand Porsche’s membership in Nazi organizations, the company’s wartime military engineering, and the use of forced labor within the wider industrial operations associated with Porsche and Volkswagen. These issues are part of the company’s documented history and are distinct from contemporary product or governance controversies.