Porsche has confirmed the recall of several thousand electric Taycan models due to risks associated with their batteries potentially catching fire. The recall was initiated after identifying faulty cells in some batteries that could short-circuit and ignite.
Initially, 858 Taycans were recalled in January, but further checks revealed that additional vehicles could be affected. Porsche has now determined that 2,936 Taycans show anomalies requiring changes to the modules in their batteries. Another 4,522 Taycans have yet to be inspected and will need to be brought to repair shops for verification.
When contacted a representative from Porsche Malaysia said that they are checking if any Malaysian cars are affected. If you own a Taycan, we recommend reaching out to your sales advisor to ascertain if your car is affected.
The batteries for the Taycan are assembled in Germany using cells manufactured by LG in Korea. Launched in 2019, the Taycan has seen significant sales, with over 40,000 units sold in 2023 alone. As Porsche’s first electric model, the Taycan is crucial for the brand’s future, as it aims for 80 percent of its sales to be electric by 2030, gradually electrifying its entire range of vehicles.