Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 23V-840 · Porsche vehicles
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 23V-840 covers 205 Porsche vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V840000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
The risk
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- LGES High Voltage Battery FailuresNHTSA