Porsche Taycan Recall R/2023/155: On Affected Vehicles Due To A Process Error In The Car Body Production Line It Is Possible…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/155, campaign code APA4. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
17 May 2023
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
APA4
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Porsche recalled Taycan vehicles built between 18 June 2019 and 8 December 2022. Due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible certain welding and other particular connection points were not executed. The dealer will check the connection points on the body and if necessary remedy to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible certain welding and other particular connection points were not executed.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On affected vehicles due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible certain welding and other particular connection points were not executed. Defect: On affected vehicles due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible certain welding and other particular connection points were not executed. Remedy: Check the connection points on the body and if necessary remedy to specification.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible certain welding and other particular connection points were not executed.

The Fix

The dealer will check the connection points on the body and if necessary remedy to specification.

Are You Affected?

Taycan built between 18 June 2019 and 8 December 2022 may be included. Porsche estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
  2. Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code APA4 or the DVSA reference R/2023/155. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2023/114 on 21 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible…. The one launched after it was R/2023/213 on 12 Jul 2023, for on the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount…. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2023.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/155, launched 17 May 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.