PORSCHE TAYCAN (2020) recall — Electrical System
Porsche recalls certain 2020-2023 Taycan models due to a high-voltage battery short circuit risk of fire. Owners must limit charging to 80% until repairs are completed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling some 2020-2023 Taycan electric vehicles because a short circuit in the high-voltage battery could cause a fire. Owners must stop charging beyond 80% until the battery is fixed by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79984-porsche-taycan-2020-2023-fire-risk-from-high-voltage-battery.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79984-porsche-taycan-2020-2023-fire-risk-from-high-voltage-battery · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V731000
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“Porsche Taycan 2020-2023: Fire Risk from High-Voltage Battery Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79984-porsche-taycan-2020-2023-fire-risk-from-high-voltage-battery. Based on NHTSA recall #24V731000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V731000).
Why it’s dangerous
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery module can cause a fire. This happens when the battery's internal wiring fails, potentially leading to overheating and flames.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2023 Porsche Taycan vehicles are affected. Drivers using the vehicle without the 80% charging limit may face fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2023 Porsche Taycan has a high-voltage battery module with a short circuit. The recall covers vehicles that were previously repaired under prior recalls.
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What to do — step by step
Limit Charging to 80%
Stop charging your Taycan beyond 80% battery capacity until the repair is completed.
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a repair for the high-voltage battery module.
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 replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module, increasing fire risk.
Do I need to do anything if I already have a repair?
Vehicles previously repaired under prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall covers 2020-2023 Porsche Taycan vehicles. Check if your vehicle was previously repaired under recalls 23V-840, 24V-215, or 24V-217.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V731000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 24V731000 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 replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed. 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 #24V731000 (January 10, 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.
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