Porsche has been forced to issue a global recall of its £90,000 Taycan electric sports cars due to a problem with the braking system.
The German brand has ordered all Taycan models from the 2020 model year up to the latest 2025 version.
The iconic sports car maker says the issue affects less than 1 percent of all Taycan models sold worldwide, and the cars remain safe to drive, but fixing the safety issue is of utmost importance.
While a Porsche spokesperson told us the UK recall has yet to be officially announced and only a very small number of cars are affected, it will go ahead with “the installation of optimised brake hoses on the front axle as a precautionary measure.”
Porsche has issued a recall notice for its 150,000 Taycan models sold worldwide, after a small number of vehicles were affected by a brake problem. It has been reported that cracks may appear causing brake fluid to leak, which could lead to brake failure.
The sports car manufacturer has identified a problem with the front brake lines: some cars develop cracks that cause brake fluid to leak, with the result that there could be a loss of brake pressure and braking performance.
The exact number of cars affected has not been revealed, but Porsche has given instructions to owners on how to proceed if a breakdown occurs.
If a warning light appears on the dashboard, such as “low brake fluid” or “PSM failure”, then the owner should take their Taycan to a Porsche dealership, where the hose will be repaired or replaced.
If a red light appears, owners are advised not to use the vehicle and contact Porsche.
Porsche insists that cars without a warning light are safe to drive.
The recently updated Porsche Taycan, which can now travel 421 miles on a single charge, is also subject to the recall notice. Porsche currently sells the conventional Taycan (left), the family-friendly Taycan Cross Turismo (center) and the Taycan Sport Turismo (right).
Although the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which oversees car safety recalls in Britain, has yet to confirm a recall for UK examples, Porsche told This is Money that will continue.
‘In the course of internal quality analyses, it has been determined that material defects may occur in the brake hoses on the front axle of Porsche Taycan vehicles,’ reads an official statement provided to us.
‘The safety of customers, passengers and third parties is an absolute priority for Porsche. For this reason, Porsche will install optimized brake hoses on the front axle as a precaution.
‘If a material failure occurs in a front axle brake line, brake fluid may leak and brake pressure may be reduced. As a result, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal more when braking (increased pedal travel) and braking effectiveness is reduced. The usual braking distance may increase and, therefore, the associated risk of accident and injury.
‘If the system detects a deviation in brake pressure, a yellow warning message (PSM fault – Visit workshop, driving may continue with adjustment) appears in the instrument cluster. If the brake fluid level is too low, a red warning message is displayed (Low brake fluid – Park vehicle safely).
‘In this specific case, it is recommended to park the affected vehicle in a safe place as soon as the yellow warning message appears and contact the responsible Porsche Center or Porsche Assistance. Moving the vehicle to a qualified specialist workshop on your own should be avoided.
‘The affected parts are available. They will be replaced preventively and free of charge. The time required for this precautionary measure is expected to be about two hours.’
Porsche will write to UK owners inviting them to take their Taycan to a dealer to have the replacement horse fitted.
This falls under warranty coverage.
More than 40,000 Porsche Taycan models manufactured between July 2019 and May 2021 have been recalled again for a potential safety flaw that could disable airbags and seatbelt tensioners.
Around 150,000 Taycans have been sold worldwide since 2020, and models in all markets may be affected.
UK prices start at £86,500 for the standard Taycan, while the most expensive (Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package) reaches a whopping £186,300.
This has been reported by Engine Authority that seven cars in the US have suffered this braking failure so far, out of 31,689.
The Taycan had an airbag recall in 2022, with 43,000 cars at risk of failure, and battery cell “anomalies” were detected in around 3,000 cars last month.
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