Porsche is issuing a recall for 17,278 Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) in China, marking the luxury automaker’s second such recall within a year, according to an announcement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
The recall affects Taycan series EVs manufactured between January 7, 2020, and April 24, 2024, due to potential issues with front brake hoses that could crack, leading to brake fluid leakage. This defect poses risks of reduced braking effectiveness, longer braking distances, and increased potential for vehicle accidents, as stated in the SAMR announcement.
Authorized Porsche dealers will commence the recall process starting August 31, 2024, offering affected vehicle owners free replacement of optimized front axle brake hoses to mitigate safety hazards.
This latest recall follows a previous incident in October 2023, where Porsche recalled 2,570 Taycan EVs in China over concerns related to battery thermal runaway. In earlier instances in 2022, Porsche also conducted two separate recalls of Taycan EVs in China, emphasizing the automaker’s commitment to addressing safety issues promptly.
The Taycan, known for its high performance and luxury appeal, holds a premium position in the Chinese EV market, with Porsche listing prices ranging from RMB 1,038,000 ($142,840) to RMB 1,998,000 on its official website.
