Category: Porsche

Porsche Taycan Recalled Over Potential Thermal Event in High-Voltage Battery Modules

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Porsche has issued a safety recall affecting more than 27,000 Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) due to concerns over the risk of a thermal event linked to high-voltage battery modules. This recall impacts Taycan models produced between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024, covering model years 2020 through 2024.

History Behind the Recall

The recall stems from concerns that battery cells supplied by LG Energy Solution, produced at their factory in Poland, may experience internal short circuits. These short circuits could increase the risk of a thermal event—commonly referred to as a battery fire. Porsche’s internal investigation suggests that issues during the production of these battery cells may have contributed to this risk, although the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.

This recall is a follow-up to several previous recalls for similar battery concerns (codes APB5, ARA4, and ARA5) and is now divided into two new categories: ARB6 and ARB7. These categories determine the level of risk and the necessary course of action for affected vehicles.

Which Models Are Affected?

A total of 27,527 Porsche Taycan EVs are affected by this recall, including both standard Taycan models and the high-performance RS e-tron GT. These vehicles span model years 2020 to 2024 and were produced over a four-year period. The issue is not isolated to sequential VIN numbers, making it crucial for owners to check if their vehicle is involved in the recall.

What Owners Need to Do Next

Porsche has advised owners of vehicles classified under ARB6 to limit charging their EVs to a maximum of 80% until a permanent fix is implemented. For ARB7 vehicles, Porsche has already collected enough data to ensure that no immediate action is necessary, but the company will continue to monitor battery performance via over-the-air updates. If any anomalies are detected, owners will be notified to reduce their charging capacity to 80%, and the affected battery modules will be replaced free of charge.

As part of the long-term fix, Porsche will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor future battery module performance. If anomalies are detected, the software will alert owners and limit charging capacity until the faulty modules are replaced.

Porsche will begin notifying owners by November 29, 2024.

How Porsche Owners Can Take Back Control

While recalls have been communicated to owners, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, just like this—underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.

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Porsche Infotainment Suit

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By Nicole Halavi

A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Porsche alleging the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units received software updates that caused permanent damage to the units. The damage apparently resulted in May of 2020 when Porsche infotainment systems were sent Sirius updates that allegedly caused the communication units to constantly activate and deactivate.

The class action includes: “All entities and individuals who, on the date the Update was transmitted, owned or leased a Porsche vehicle equipped with an XM radio antenna and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system 3.0 or 3.1 that received the Update.”

Owners complain the PCM units continuously reboot and drain the car batteries. Even more frustrating for these owners is the $2,000 to $4,000 cost they are forced to pay to replace the destroyed PCM units.

One plaintiff purchased a used 2011 Porsche Panamera in 2012 and still received the infotainment update without having been a Sirius customer. Once the PCM update was complete, the infotainment system in his vehicle began rebooting every 2 to 10 minutes even when the engine was off. The PCM unit also made a loud static sound each time the system rebooted, which could distract the driver and create a potentially dangerous situation on the road. Ultimately, the car’s battery degraded, and the hard drive was damaged due to a software update the owner never even authorized.

The plaintiff also claims that one Porsche dealer told him the reboot cycles permanently damaged the infotainment system hard drive, a problem that could only be resolved by replacing the entire PCM unit. The owner could not drive his vehicle for over 2 months until he paid over $3,000 to replace the PCM unit.

This infotainment defect has allegedly also caused problems in the vehicle’s navigation, radio, sound, and phone systems. The suit alleges that the automaker should have known that these Sirius-related updates would cause problems and put drivers at risk, yet the problems are ongoing, and the automaker has made no attempt to remedy the issues.

What Can I Do if I’m Driving a Porsche with a Sirius XM Radio?

If you are driving a Porsche equipped with Sirius radio functioning, and it is exhibiting any of the issues discussed above, California’s lemon laws are here to protect you and prevent any further complications. The attorneys at CCA are very knowledgeable about the issues associated with the infotainment system in Porsche vehicles and will work with you to fight back against the automaker.

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