PORSCHE TAYCAN 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V840000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE TAYCAN 2023
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-13 2023-12-13

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: APB5

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence

A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.

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.