Porsche Taycan Recall R/2024/204: Checking High-voltage Battery And Replacing Cell Block Module If Necessary, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 124
- vehicles in the UK
- ARA5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Taycan vehicles built between 3 July 2018 and 4 March 2024. Production issues may have occurred at the battery cell/battery module supplier. The dealer will replace affected battery modules in the high-volt battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Production issues may have occurred at the battery cell/battery module supplier. If this is the case a short circuit within the battery modules leading to possible thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ARA5 - Checking high-voltage battery and replacing cell block module if necessary Defect: On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell/battery module supplier. If this is the case a short circuit within the battery modules leading to possible thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Replace affected battery modules in the high-volt battery.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to possible thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected battery modules in the high-volt battery.
Are You Affected?
Taycan built between 3 July 2018 and 4 March 2024 may be included. Porsche estimates 124 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 ARA5 or the DVSA reference R/2024/204. 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 | |
| TaycanReplacing cell block module on high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/186 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2024/186 on 5 Apr 2024, for replacing cell block module on high-voltage battery. The one launched after it was R/2024/243 on 5 Jun 2024, for replace shift cable. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/204, launched 8 April 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.