Porsche recalling roughly 27,000 Taycan EVs with Short-Circuit risk
Audi and Porsche are recalling a combined 34,026 electric vehicles with concerns that a short circuit within the high-voltage battery system may lead to a fire. In the case of Porsche, the recall covers 27,527 Taycan electric sedans spanning from the 2020-2024 model years while Audi's recall covers 6499 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models from 2022 through 2024.
Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that certain models covered in the recall may experience a short circuit within the battery modules, which could lead to a fire. According to NHTSA, analysis shows that issues with supplier production for the high-voltage modules may lead to short circuits. NHTSA also stated that there are no warnings to indicate drivers of the issue.
The remedy involves multiple steps, including asking some of the affected owners not to charge their vehicles above 80 percent charge until onboard diagnostic software can be installed. All owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to a Porsche dealer that will inspect the battery modules and install a new advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy. If the inspection shows anomalies in the battery system, the automaker will replace the modules free of charge. If the updated software detects an anomaly, it will display a warning message on the dashboard and limit the charging capacity of the battery.
Porsche dealer notification letters are scheduled for October 16, with owner notification letters to follow on November 29. NHTSA documents show that Taycans produced after April 3, 2024, are not subject to the recall because of countermeasures enacted during production. Audi cell modules produced after May 27,2023, are also exempt. Owners concerned their vehicle may be included can check on the NHTSA recalls website.
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Audi and Porsche are recalling a combined 34,026 electric vehicles with concerns that a short circuit within the high-voltage battery system may lead to a fire. In the case of Porsche, the recall covers 27,527 Taycan electric sedans spanning from the 2020-2024 model years while Audi's recall covers 6499 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models from 2022 through 2024.
Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that certain models covered in the recall may experience a short circuit within the battery modules, which could lead to a fire. According to NHTSA, analysis shows that issues with supplier production for the high-voltage modules may lead to short circuits. NHTSA also stated that there are no warnings to indicate drivers of the issue.
The remedy involves multiple steps, including asking some of the affected owners not to charge their vehicles above 80 percent charge until onboard diagnostic software can be installed. All owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to a Porsche dealer that will inspect the battery modules and install a new advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy. If the inspection shows anomalies in the battery system, the automaker will replace the modules free of charge. If the updated software detects an anomaly, it will display a warning message on the dashboard and limit the charging capacity of the battery.
Porsche dealer notification letters are scheduled for October 16, with owner notification letters to follow on November 29. NHTSA documents show that Taycans produced after April 3, 2024, are not subject to the recall because of countermeasures enacted during production. Audi cell modules produced after May 27,2023, are also exempt. Owners concerned their vehicle may be included can check on the NHTSA recalls website.
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