Porsche and Audi Embrace Safety: Recall 34,026 Electric Vehicles

• Porsche is recalling 27,527 Taycan electric sedans due to concerns that a short circuit in the battery system may lead to a fire.
• Meanwhile, Audi is recalling 6,499 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models for the same issue.
• The Audi recall covers vehicles from the 2022–2024 model years, while the Porsche recall spans from 2020 to 2024.

Audi and Porsche have launched a significant recall affecting a total of 34,026 electric vehicles, driven by concerns related to a short circuit in the high-voltage battery system that may pose a fire risk. Specifically, Porsche’s recall targets 27,527 Taycan electric sedans from the 2020-2024 model years, whereas Audi’s recall addresses 6,499 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models produced between 2022 and 2024.

Documents obtained from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that the cars involved in the recall may experience battery module short circuits, which could lead to fires. This situation arises from production issues at the supplier level for high-voltage modules, with NHTSA noting that no warning indicators are present to alert drivers to potential problems.

The resolution strategy entails various steps. First, affected vehicle owners are advised not to charge their vehicles beyond 80 percent until the installation of updated onboard diagnostic software is completed. Subsequently, all vehicle owners will be requested to visit a Porsche dealership for inspection of the battery modules, where advanced diagnostic software will be installed. If any abnormalities in the battery system are detected during the inspection, Porsche will replace the battery modules at no cost to the owner. Moreover, the updated software will trigger warning messages on the dashboard if it identifies any issues and will restrict the battery’s charging capacity accordingly.

Notification letters for dealers are set to be distributed on October 16. Owner notification letters will follow on November 29. Notably, NHTSA documents articulate that Taycans produced after April 3, 2024, will not be included in the recall due to implemented countermeasures during production. Similarly, Audi cell modules made after May 27, 2023, are also exempt. Owners who are concerned their vehicle may be part of this recall can verify their vehicle status on the NHTSA recalls website.

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Jack Fitzgerald, the Associate News Editor, provides insightful automotive news and updates while nurturing a passion for cars fostered by his love of Formula 1. Following his early experiences in a dealership and academic pursuits, he dedicated his career to automotive journalism.