NHTSA Complaint #11424015 — 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11424015 |
| Vehicle | 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
Sudden and unexpected complete loss of power while vehicle was at highway speed. Could not accelerate. Red warning light appeared stating Engine Control Error. Car glided to a complete stop and I attempted to pull over to the shoulder of the highway. Brought the vehicle to the dealer and they stated there was a recent service bulletin to update software.
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