PORSCHE TAYCAN (2021) recall — Electrical System
Porsche is recalling 2021-2023 Taycan models due to a short circuit risk in the high-voltage battery that could cause fire. Owners must have their battery inspected by dealers for free.
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 certain 2021-2023 Taycan models because a short circuit in the high-voltage battery could cause a fire. This affects owners who need to have their battery inspected by dealers for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80644-porsche-taycan-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80644-porsche-taycan-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V840000
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“Porsche Taycan 2021 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80644-porsche-taycan-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V840000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V840000).
Why it’s dangerous
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery modules can cause a fire. This risk occurs during normal vehicle operation, potentially leading to fire hazards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan models are affected. Drivers with the high-voltage battery in their vehicles are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's year (2021-2023) and model (Taycan, Taycan 4S, Turbo, etc.). The recall covers specific trim levels and variants listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Battery Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery for free if a short circuit is found.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2021-2023 Porsche Taycan models, including Taycan 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, and Cross Turismo variants.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check your vehicle's year (2021-2023) and model type as listed in the official recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix the battery?
The recall has no specific deadline; dealers will inspect and repair the battery at no cost when you contact them.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V840000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 23V840000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #23V840000 (December 13, 2023)
- 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.