Porsche Taycan Recall R/2023/272: On Affected Vehicles Due To Insufficient Sealing Under Certain Circumstances Liquid Can…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/272, campaign code APB2. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
15 Sep 2023
Launched
4,755
vehicles in the UK
APB2
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Porsche recalled Taycan vehicles built between 22 September 2022 and 28 August 2023. Due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can enter the interior of the high-voltage battery. The dealer will check the battery for leaks and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can enter the interior of the high-voltage battery.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On affected vehicles due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can enter the interior of the high-voltage battery. Defect: On affected vehicles due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can enter the interior of the high-voltage battery.� Remedy: Check the battery for leaks and replace if necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can enter the interior of the high-voltage battery.

The Fix

The dealer will check the battery for leaks and replace if necessary.

Are You Affected?

Taycan built between 22 September 2022 and 28 August 2023 may be included. Porsche estimates 4,755 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 APB2 or the DVSA reference R/2023/272. 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/2023/213 on 12 Jul 2023, for on the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount…. The one launched after it was R/2023/319 on 8 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/272, launched 15 September 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.