High-voltage battery recall (2020–2024)
Signs: Recall letter; until the check the charge may be limited to 80 %
Fix: Ask a dealer to check by VIN that the recall is done: a software update and, on some cars, new battery modules
Electric
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Fuel: Electric. Timing drive: none (EV).
In our database this engine is fitted to 2 model generations, among them: Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT.
The most expensive known risk is on-board charger (AC) faults: it usually appears at 60,000–180,000 km and costs €500–2,500 to fix.
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Years | 2019–2027 |
| Timing drive | None (EV) |
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Signs: Recall letter; until the check the charge may be limited to 80 %
Fix: Ask a dealer to check by VIN that the recall is done: a software update and, on some cars, new battery modules
Signs: The door will not open or close, worse in frost
Fix: Clean and lubricate the mechanism; replace the latch or motor if it has failed
Signs: LV battery alert
Fix: Replace
Signs: Uneven pad wear; regen means brakes rarely used
Fix: Service calipers yearly
Signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC
Fix: Repair / replace the charger
Signs: Range ~10–15% below new
Fix: Normal ageing; covered 8 yr / 160,000+ km
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
The faults with the highest risk: on-board charger (AC) faults (60,000–180,000 km, €500–2,500).
Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT.
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026