Porsche Issues Recall for 27,000+ Taycan EVs Over Battery Fire Hazard
Model years 2020-2024 are impacted, with specific fixes varying based on the manufacturing year.
Porsche has issued a recall for certain Taycan EVs in the United States due to a potential fire risk from high-voltage batteries that may short circuit. This recall impacts 27,527 Taycans produced between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024, covering model years 2020 to 2024.
The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that the exact cause is still unknown, but Porsche’s analysis suggests that a production issue at LG Energy Solution’s factory in Poland might occasionally cause internal short circuits in the battery cells.
The recall is divided into two internal codes (ARB6 and ARB7) and supplements three previous recalls (APB5, ARA4, and ARA5). Affected vehicles are not in sequential VIN order.
For ARB6, Porsche lacks sufficient high-voltage battery data to determine if anomalies exist, whereas for ARB7, enough data shows no anomalies, but future issues cannot be excluded as a precaution.
Owners of ARB6 vehicles are advised to charge their EVs to a maximum of 80% as a temporary measure. For ARB7 vehicles, charging levels need not be restricted, as Porsche can monitor these cars over-the-air and notify owners if anomalies appear, requiring a temporary 80% charging limit and free replacement of faulty battery modules.
To permanently address both ARB6 and ARB7, Porsche will install on-board diagnostic software in the affected vehicles to detect future battery module anomalies. This involves analyzing the modules first; if no anomalies are found, the software will be installed. If anomalies are detected, the modules will be replaced before the software is installed.
Porsche will continue monitoring the vehicles. If any future anomalies are detected, a warning will appear in the instrument cluster, automatically limiting the maximum charging capacity to 80% and potentially lower over time. Owners will need to visit a dealer to replace any faulty battery modules.
The recall highlights Porsche’s commitment to safety and proactive measures to address potential risks in their Taycan EVs.
