Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 23V841000
- Manufacturer
- Porsche
- Model
- Taycan
- Years affected
- 2021
- Risk type
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
- Issue
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Help other owners — file with the regulator
If your vehicle is affected by this defect, filing a complaint with NHTSA, Transport Canada, DVSA, or your regional regulator helps build the data record. Each report contributes to pattern detection that can trigger formal investigations and recalls — protecting other owners of the same vehicle, not just you.
You can file at any time, even if your dealer or manufacturer is already handling repairs. The regulatory complaint is a separate channel that helps every owner of your vehicle.
Verify your vehicle with the regulator
The regulator in your jurisdiction is always the authoritative source for whether your specific VIN is affected by an open safety campaign. Check the database below using your vehicle identification number.
- United States — NHTSA (US)
- Canada — Transport Canada
- United Kingdom — DVSA
- European Union — EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
- Germany — KBA
- France — Rappel Conso
- NHTSA — NHTSA recalls database
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