Porsche recalls 31,689 certain 2020-2024-model-year Taycan electric vehicles. The Porsche Taycan front brake hose recall concerns the hoses possibly developing cracks. Such cracks could ultimately leak brake fluid.
If brake-fluid leakage should occur, braking performance may decline and thus extend the braking distance required to stop the vehicle. Ultimately, this increases the risk of a collision.
Recall at a Glance
- Recall Issue: Front brake hoses may develop cracks. Such cracks could ultimately leak brake fluid, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA June 19, 2024, Campaign No.: 24V455000
- Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Model(s): Porsche Taycan
- Model Year(s) Affected: 2020-2024
- VIN Range: WP0ZZZY1ZLSA65780 through WP0AA2Y11SSA08287, inclusive
- Units Affected: 31,689
- Porsche Recall No.: ARB0
- Porsche Customer Service: 1-800-767-7243
- Defect Notice 573 Report PDF link: RCLRPT-24V455-9259.pdf
- Recall Acknowledgement PDF link: RCAK-24V455-3337.pdf
- Manufacturer Notices PDF link: RCMN-24V455-9043.pdf
- Remedy Instructions and TSB PDF link: RCRIT-24V455-8942.pdf
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter PDF link: RIONL-24V455-0833.pdf
- Part 577 Owner Notification Envelope PDF link: RONE-24V455-2257.pdf
- NHTSA Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)
- NHTSA VIN Check Page: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Porsche Taycan Front Brake Hoses Recall — Summary of Details
Porsche constructed the subject Taycan electric sedans, destined for the U.S. market, from October 21, 2019, through June 13, 2024, in Germany. The affected VIN range runs from WP0ZZZY1ZLSA65780 through WP0AA2Y11SSA08287, inclusive.
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According to Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen-based Porsche and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the subject front leaky brake hoses could result in diminished braking performance, thus lengthening the vehicle’s stopping distance. Consequently, the risk of a crash greatly increases.
As a possible preliminary leakage warning of imminent failure, warning indicators on the dashboard may alert the driver with “low brake fluid” and “PSM [Porsche Stability Management] Failure” illuminated messages.
Valeo Powertrain Systems Driveline, of Ebern, Germany, manufactured the potentially defective brake lines in question.
Porsche began receiving alerts about these potential flaws and brake-hose leakage incidents in June 2023. To date, only seven (7) instances in the United States have been reported to Porsche. However, one actual accident did occur abroad, with no reported injuries, thankfully.
Thus Porsche promptly initiated a variety of optical analyses, bench tests and burst-pressure testings of the front brake hoses. Porsche also studied various design issues. One such major investigated design feature was the brake hose length and mounting. Obviously the collective goal was to determine the root cause of the defect.
So, in an abundance of caution on June 12, 2024, Porsche concluded that a safety-related defect did in fact exist in the subject vehicles and immediately issued a safety recall.
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Porsche Taycan Front Brake Hoses Recall — Remedy
Porsche assures concerned owners that all Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) dealers will inspect and replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Dealers will be advised officially of this recall and remedy on or about July 3.
Newly installed front brake hoses with an increased bending radius will decrease the load on the front brake hoses, thus eliminating excessive stresses on the hoses, hence remedying the subject defect. The new replacement brake hoses went into production on May 13, 2024.
PCNA expects to send out owner notification letters via first-class mail to identified owners, on or about August 16, 2024. The letter to owners will also advise that Porsche will extend a reimbursement for any pre-notification remedies.
In the meantime, Porsche encourages owners to contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 if further information is desired. Be sure to reference Porsche Recall No. ARB0 when calling.
Additionally, Taycan owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Owners can also go to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls, where they can punch in their vehicle’s VIN to see if their vehicle is affected, and/or to obtain the latest details.
