NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may develop an internal short circuit, potentially affecting vehicle operation.
The 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S has 4 recalls, all involving fire risk: three relate to the high-voltage battery and one to the home charging cable, making fire the dominant concern across every open issue.
The three battery recalls describe distinct but related failure modes in the high-voltage battery pack. In one, liquid can collect inside the battery due to insufficient sealing, where it can cause electrical arcing and ignite a fire. The other two involve internal short circuits within the battery modules themselves, which can also lead to fire. Because the failure paths differ, the remedies are handled separately, but the real-world risk in each case is the same: a battery fire while the car is parked or in use.
The fourth recall concerns home charging. When the compact charging cable is plugged into a standard 220V/240V household outlet and the charge level is set to 100%, some home outlets cannot handle the sustained current draw. The outlet or the cable itself can overheat during a charging session, raising the risk of fire at the plug or in the wall. This issue is not unique to any particular trim and applies during routine overnight charging at home.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may develop an internal short circuit, potentially affecting vehicle operation.
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What the fix does
Dealers will review battery data and replace affected high-voltage battery modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may experience an internal short circuit in certain 2020–2023 Taycan models.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected battery modules at no cost. Until repair, charge the battery to a maximum of 80%.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V compact charging cable, some home outlets cannot safely handle the electrical current, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Porsche will replace your 220V/240V charging cable with a new one that has a built-in temperature sensor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery may not have enough sealant, allowing liquid to accumulate inside it.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the battery for leaks and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.