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🧸 Product DE BG DK EE FR GR IE PL SE SI June 18, 2021

Porsche — Panamera, Taycan

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The lower axle tie rod may break. As a result, the vehicle handling may be impaired and there may be a potential loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1867 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Porsche cars. It says a part called the lower axle tie rod may break.

What's happening? Porsche is fixing this problem. If the part breaks, the car may be harder to control. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects some Porsche Panamera and Taycan cars in Germany and other countries.

What should I do? Take your car to a Porsche dealer for a free check. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Porsche
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The lower axle tie rod may break. As a result, the vehicle handling may be impaired and there may be a potential loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003939

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Porsche — Panamera, Taycan. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The lower axle tie rod may break. As a result, the vehicle handling may be impaired and there may be a potential loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 18, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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