Porsche Cars North America, Inc: High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit

Agency Publication Date: October 1, 2024

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 193 of its 2020-2023 Taycan electric vehicles because the high-voltage battery can experience an internal short circuit. This defect can lead to a fire within the battery module, posing a significant safety risk to occupants and nearby structures. Even if your vehicle was previously repaired under older recalls (23V-840, 24V-215, or 24V-217), it must be brought in again for this new remedy, which involves a free replacement of the affected battery modules by a dealer.

Risk

A short circuit within the high-voltage battery module can cause the battery to overheat or ignite, significantly increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2023 Porsche Taycan affected by recall number ARB5 (NHTSA campaign number 24V731).
Immediately limit your vehicle's charging to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the official repair has been completed to reduce the risk of a short circuit.
Contact an authorized Porsche dealer to schedule a free replacement of the affected high-voltage battery modules.
If you have further questions, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number ARB5.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Other Action

Limit battery charging capacity

How to: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed.

Option 2: Free Repair

Battery module replacement

How to: Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2023 Porsche Taycan

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V731000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Sold By: authorized Porsche dealers

Units Affected: 193 vehicles(193% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 22, 2024

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: ARB5

Agency Last Updated: November 25, 2024

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2023 Porsche Taycan affected by recall number ARB5 (NHTSA campaign number 24V731).

Immediately limit your vehicle's charging to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the official repair has been completed to reduce the risk of a short circuit.

Contact an authorized Porsche dealer to schedule a free replacement of the affected high-voltage battery modules.

If you have further questions, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number ARB5.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Other Action

Limit battery charging capacity

How to: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed.

Option 2: Free Repair

Battery module replacement

How to: Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V731000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Sold By: authorized Porsche dealers

Units Affected: 193 vehicles(193% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 22, 2024

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: ARB5

Agency Last Updated: November 25, 2024