NHTSA recall 23V840000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Porsche Taycan and 9 more
Reported Dec 13, 2023205 vehicles affectedPorsche Cars North America, Inc.Maker’s number APB5
The defect
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.
The risk
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.