NHTSA Complaint #11418593 — 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418593
Vehicle	2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 20, 2021
Date Filed	May 26, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

I had just entered Interstate 15 about a mile from my home. I was in middle lane going approximately 65 mph, error message "engine computer failure, please pull over to safe place and call for service" appeared on screen and car lost all motive power. I was able to pull over to side of road, shut car off and then restart car. I was then able to drive home. Had car towed to dealer next day. They said they needed to update two software modules to latest version which "should" fix the problem.

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