PORSCHE TAYCAN 4S (2020) recall — Electrical System
Porsche is recalling certain 2020-2024 Taycan 4S models due to a short circuit risk in the high-voltage battery that could cause fire. Owners must limit charging to 80% until repairs are completed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling specific 2020-2024 Taycan 4S models because a short circuit in the high-voltage battery could cause a fire. Owners should stop charging beyond 80% until the battery is replaced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79975-porsche-taycan-4s-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-short.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79975-porsche-taycan-4s-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-short · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V217000
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“Porsche Taycan 4S (2020) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79975-porsche-taycan-4s-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-short. Based on NHTSA recall #24V217000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V217000).
Why it’s dangerous
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery modules can cause a fire. This hazard occurs when the battery's internal components fail, potentially leading to overheating and ignition.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 4S models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with high-voltage batteries are at risk of fire if the battery short circuits.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 2020-2024 model year Taycan 4S vehicles listed in the recall notice. The recall covers specific battery configurations in these models.
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What to do — step by step
Limit Charging to 80%
Only charge your vehicle to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair is completed.
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Reach out to Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 for assistance with the recall repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 9, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5.
Questions people ask
Why is my Porsche Taycan 4S being recalled?
Porsche is recalling certain 2020-2024 Taycan 4S models due to a short circuit risk in the high-voltage battery that could cause fire.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 4S model with the specific high-voltage battery configuration mentioned in the recall notice.
What should I do if I have the recalled vehicle?
Limit charging to 80% battery capacity until the repair is completed, and contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for further assistance.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V217000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 24V217000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 9, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V217000 (March 20, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.