recall information
Recall number
REC-006203
Campaign number
ARB6
Original published date
make and model information
Make
PORSCHE
Model
Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C)
Year range
2019 - 2024
Affected units
310
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time.
Note: Porsche asks owners to temporarily charge the high-voltage battery to a maximum of 80%.
Note: Porsche asks owners to temporarily charge the high-voltage battery to a maximum of 80%.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Porsche Australia in writing to advise of an initial check and future installation of software. Affected vehicles will continue to be monitored by Porsche using over the air data analysis. In the event of any identified abnormalities, an Official Porsche Centre will contact owners to arrange the replacement of affected battery modules, free of charge.
Supplier details
PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
