Porsche Taycan Recall R/2024/118: Replacing Cell Block Module On High-voltage Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 193
- vehicles in the UK
- APB5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Taycan vehicles built between 18 September 2020 and 22 June 2023. A short circuit within the high-voltage battery can occur subsequently causing the vehicle to catch fire. The dealer will replace the high voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A short circuit within the high-voltage battery can occur subsequently causing the vehicle to catch fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: APB5 Recall Campaign - Replacing cell block module on high-voltage battery Defect: On affected vehicles a short circuit within the high-voltage battery can occur subsequently causing the vehicle to catch fire. Remedy: Replace the high voltage battery
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to catch fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
Taycan built between 18 September 2020 and 22 June 2023 may be included. Porsche estimates 193 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code APB5 or the DVSA reference R/2024/118. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| TaycanChecking HVB cell modules and re-programming BMCe software | Urgent | R/2024/454 | |
| TaycanReplacing cell block module on high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/407 | |
| TaycanReplacing brake hose on the left and right front axle | Urgent | R/2024/267 | |
| TaycanChecking high-voltage battery and replacing cell block module if necessary | Urgent | R/2024/204 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2024/001 on 20 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect…. The one launched after it was R/2024/140 on 13 Mar 2024, for check front and rear windows and replace if necessary. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/118, launched 7 March 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.