Recall Issued for 1,600+ Luxury Porsche EVs Due to Brake Problem
The Porsche Taycan has faced 8 recalls since its release in 2021.
An international recall of luxury Porsche electric Taycan vehicles has been initiated following the discovery of a brake system issue.
An official recall notice issued by Australia’s transport department highlights a potential fault in the 2019 to 2024 Porsche Taycan that could pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the front brake hoses may be faulty. This could result in a brake fluid leak, leading to decreased braking performance,” cautions the Australian government website.
Owners of the German-made Taycan are advised to reach out to their local official Porsche center to schedule a complimentary vehicle repair.
The recall notice affects 1,657 vehicles on Australian roads.
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Taycans have a starting price of $164,400 (US$109,500), with the braking recall being just one of the reasons for the model’s recalls.
Although the latest recall is the most extensive, the model has been involved in seven previous recalls due to various manufacturing issues affecting different vehicles.
Two recalls were issued in May of this year due to a manufacturing problem with the cell modules in the high-voltage battery, impacting 19 and an additional 21 Australian vehicles.
The Australian government warned that the defect could result in a short circuit and thermal overload, potentially causing a fire.
In January 2023, four units of the Taycan manufactured between 2021-22 were recalled due to an issue with the air-spring strut on the front axle’s left and right sides.
Another issue with the Taycan’s battery was identified in October of last year, affecting 231 vehicles.
A manufacturing problem could have led to inadequate sealing between the high-voltage battery case and the cover, allowing moisture to enter and potentially causing a fire, resulting in harm or death.
In June of last year, 406 Taycan owners were affected by a recall due to fabric on the seats that could be damaged during adjustment, potentially triggering the airbag warning light.
This placed the vehicle at risk of malfunctioning restraint systems if the airbag light was activated.
Furthermore, an issue with the child seat anchoring system impacted 389 vehicles on Australian roads in March 2022, and another 439 were affected by a power loss risk in 2021.
This recall follows a Tesla Model 3 recall issued last week due to a seatbelt software problem.
