Porsche to Recall Over 27,000 Electric Vehicles in the U.S. Due to Battery Short-Circuit Risk.
It will be necessary to go to the dealership to get a diagnosis.
Porsche has decided to carry out a recall of thousands of its electric Taycan vehicles due to a potential short circuit risk that could lead to fires. This recall affects a total of 27,527 Taycan units manufactured between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024, according to a safety report. The issue has been linked to a cell block module in the batteries produced by LG Chem that are installed in the Taycan.
However, the company does not have precise information on which vehicles are experiencing this problem and admits that it cannot access the necessary analyses to verify it. In its statement, Porsche indicates that the notice (ARB6/ARB7) refers to a population of vehicles for which they have no confirmation of data anomalies in the high-voltage battery modules. Nonetheless, the company cannot rule out that these anomalies may occur in the future.
To determine if the issue affects a particular vehicle, Porsche recommends that owners visit a dealership for the installation of diagnostic software to monitor the battery. This update is expected to be a "final solution" for the recall, although it will take place in the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, the brand advises its customers to limit battery charging to 80% until replacement is carried out, if necessary.
On the other hand, Audi has also initiated a recall for 6,499 units of its E-tron GT and RS models for the same reason, as they share a platform with the Taycan. It is worth noting that one of the most significant recalls associated with LG Chem batteries due to fire risks was that of the Chevy Bolt, which General Motors resolved by reducing the battery capacity.