NHTSA Recall 23V840000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 205 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Porsche Taycan.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V840000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | APB5 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | December 13, 2023 |
| Owner notification | June 14, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V840000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo | 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan 4S | 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo | 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan GTS | 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo | 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo | 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turism | 2021 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2021, 2022 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turi | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.