Porsche Taycan Recall R/2024/407: Replacing Cell Block Module On High-voltage Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2024
- Launched
- 288
- vehicles in the UK
- ARB5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Taycan vehicles built between 7 November 2019 and 15 June 2023. Production issues may have occurred at the battery cell / module supplier. The dealer will replace the affected battery module on the high-volt battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Production issues may have occurred at the battery cell / module supplier. A short circuit within the battery modules leading to thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ARB5 Recall Campaign - Replacing cell block module on high-voltage battery. Defect: On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell / module supplier. A short circuit within the battery modules leading to thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Replace the affected battery module on the high-volt battery.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected battery module on the high-volt battery.
Are You Affected?
Taycan built between 7 November 2019 and 15 June 2023 may be included. Porsche estimates 288 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 ARB5 or the DVSA reference R/2024/407. 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 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 | |
| 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/2024/306 on 2 Aug 2024, for replacing upper trailing arm on the front axle. The one launched after it was R/2024/427 on 28 Oct 2024, for stop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/407, launched 16 October 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.