The company identified a potential battery short circuit issue that could lead to a fire. Porsche will limit the charging capacity of affected vehicles to 80% as an interim measure until repairs can be completed.
According to documents from NHTSA, the affected Porsche Taycans are equipped with LG-sourced battery packs manufactured in Poland. Porsche expects to start repairing the vehicles in the first quarter of 2025, with owners facing a minimum three-month wait.
The recall covers two groups of vehicles. The first group, with recall code ARB5, includes 197 units with a 100% expected defect rate. The second group, with recall codes ARB6 and ARB7, affects 27,527 vehicles with an expected defect rate of 2%.
Porsche plans to monitor the affected vehicles remotely and through local dealer checks. They'll notify owners who need to cap their charging capacity.
The new software will display warning messages and automatically limit charging capacity to 80% or 50% if it detects an issue. These restrictions will remain in place until the defective modules are repaired.
Porsche will carry out all repairs free of charge. The company will start notifying owners from November 29, 2024.
Vehicles affected by previous recalls will also require this new remedy. Owners can continue to use their Taycans while waiting for the repair, but should follow Porsche's guidance on charging limitations.
Source: NHTSA
