Yes, so it seems. At the moment it doesn't need the tape mod but I am sure it will eventually. I must say I find ownership of this car exhausting. There is always something going on with it. Todays woe is two punctures in 24 hours! I'm a bit suspicious that this is something specific to the run flat tyres. Thats three punctures in 3 months compared to two in my other vehicles in 20 years.... When everything is fine I love the car but that seems to barely last a day.