Model Year: As of 2020 up to 2022
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 9 135/22 WNJ8, dated May 10, 2023.
Concerns: Software update (software version VR19.0.1)
Affected Vehicles: Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information)...
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 9 133/22 ANA6, dated May 10, 2023.
Model Year: As of 2020 up to 2022
Information: Due to a possible internal software error in the central computer (PCM) control unit, the
following two faults may occur on the affected vehicles:
• The center and passenger...
As of 2020 up to 2023:
Concerns: Electric passenger compartment heater
Cause: Due to a potential material error, the heater coating in the electric passenger compartment
heater can become detached on the affected vehicles during prolonged utilization of the heating and with high heating output...
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Model Year: 2020
Concerns: Replacement requirement for high-voltage battery cell module
Cause: If cell modules of the high-voltage battery are required for replacement, only cell modules
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(L), which will...
New Diagnosis functions introduced as of Model Year 2023 include “Protection of Vehicle Diagnostics” (PVD).
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Model Line: Taycan Cross Turismo (Y1B) / Taycan Sport Turismo (Y1C)
Model Year: As of 2021 up to 2023
Concerns: Lower part of rear lock (rear lid lock)
Information: Customers or Porsche Centers complain that the rear lid does not open.
A defective rear lid lock is detected in the workshop...
Model Years 2020
Number of Affected VINs 211
Issue Description Due to a temporary fault in the backend, there is a possibility that various function activations were not available as part of the implementation of the network update on the network 19.0.1.
As a result, under certain preconditions...
Cause: There is a possibility that a power steering gear installed on the affected vehicles does not
meet the required specifications.
This can lead to noise and a change in the feel during steering.
Action: Replace power steering gear.
Affected Vehicles: Only vehicles assigned to the campaign...
Condition
Customer complains of PCM display stuck on loading spinner while Bluetooth and radio are still functional by
steering wheel buttons. (This ATI applies to the concern shown in Figure 1 but NOT Figures 2 & 3)
Technical Background
There is a conflict in software between the PCM and...
After driving about 20 miles, stopped at a stop light, PCM display screen went blank/completely black - no "Porsche", no rotating arrow and radio stopped playing. After 20 seconds, I drove forward and proper display on PCM screen was immediately restored. No notification about any update...
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