Porsche Taycan EVs in the US are being recalled due to high-voltage battery short circuits, which can lead to fires. The recall covers 27,527 Taycans made between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024. This means that model years 2020–2024 are affected.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a safety recall notice for select Porsche Taycan (2020-2024) vehicles, citing a battery issue that increases the danger of fire. These batteries have the potential to cause a short circuit and ignite a fire.
The exact fault with the car’s hardware is unknown, and the article only names the LG-made battery from its Polish factory as a probable weak link. The affected automobiles have two internal codes: ARB6 and ARB7. The recall affects all Taycans manufactured in the United States between October 21, 2019 and February 1, 2024.
According to Insideevs, Porsche claims it does not have enough data on the high-voltage battery for vehicles classified as ARB6, but assures its customers that the data shows no irregularities for ARB7. Still, they are being recalled as a precaution, as the company cannot guarantee that these cars will not exhibit any irregularities in the future.
For the time being, Porsche advises ARB6 customers to charge their vehicles up to 80%, but ARB7 automobiles are not limited to 80%. Porsche has over-the-air access to these equipment and can detect irregularities.
Porsche Taycan battery fire hazard solutions
As a permanent solution, Porsche will install onboard software diagnostics for both ARB6 and ARB7 vehicles to detect any potential battery issues. When an irregularity is discovered, the software will automatically limit charging to 80%. Following that, Porsche will replace the battery modules free of charge.
