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Porsche Power Train Recalls Include Loose Connections and Screen Failures
Loose mechanical connections repeat in the Porsche 911 notices, while the Taycan and Cayenne entries describe different problems. Certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles have driveshaft-to-wheel-hub bolts that may be improperly tightened. Certain 2020 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles have a potentially loose front axle differential bracket, with possible damage to surrounding components, including the fuel tank or driveshafts. Certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles have software-related black screens or flickering camera images. Certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles have an insufficient transmission oil-pipe weld that may allow automatic transmission fluid leakage. The notices therefore span mechanical attachment, fluid containment, and camera-display software.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2020-2022 Taycan screen and camera recall (ANA6): the center screen and touch control panel may remain black directly after ignition activation.
- 2020-2022 Taycan screen and camera recall (ANA6): the Real-Top-View, including the rearview camera image, may flicker.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied power train notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The June 2019 notice concerning driveshaft connections on specified 911 vehicles does not tell owners to stop driving. The July 2020 notice concerning the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe front differential bracket likewise does not tell owners to stop driving. Neither the June 2022 Taycan screen and camera notice nor the May 2020 Cayenne transmission oil-pipe notice tells owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
AKB2 provides free tightening of the driveshaft connection. ANA6 installs new software free, and ALA5 provides free transmission oil-pipe inspection and replacement if necessary. The differential-bracket notice specifies removing the differential, checking threads and surrounding components, then reinstalling or replacing the differential according to inspection results; the supplied excerpt does not state a charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report power train problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under power train for the Porsche models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Power train complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Porsche Taycan | 18 |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan | 15 |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | 11 |
| 2020 Porsche Cayenne | 4 |
| 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | Porsche Taycan Screen And Camera Can Go Black | high |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Porsche 911 Front Differential Bracket Loose | high |
| May 13, 2020 | Porsche Cayenne Transmission Pipe May Leak Fluid | medium |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Porsche 911 Driveshaft Bolts May Be Loose | high |
Common questions
Which Taycan recall addresses a black screen or flickering camera?
ANA6 covers certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. It describes a center screen and touch control panel that may remain black directly after ignition activation, plus possible flickering of the Real-Top-View camera image. Dealers install new software free of charge.
Are the two Porsche 911 mechanical recalls fixing the same connection?
AKB2 concerns driveshaft-to-wheel-hub connections on certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The July 2020 notice concerns the front axle differential bracket on certain 2020 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles and specifies a different inspection-based remedy.
Does the Cayenne transmission recall require replacing the transmission?
ALA5 specifies inspecting the transmission oil pipe and replacing that pipe if necessary, free of charge. The notice concerns certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles with an insufficient pipe weld that may allow automatic transmission fluid leakage; it does not specify transmission replacement.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.