Porsche UK has temporarily withdrawn 135 first-generation Taycan models from dealer sales while waiting for a crucial battery software update. The move affects certain 2019-2024 Taycans and comes as the company prepares to roll out enhanced monitoring software by the end of June.
According to Car Dealer, retailers received instructions to pull specific models from their showrooms until the battery update becomes available.
The German automaker disputed initial reports suggesting a broader sales halt. Porsche told Autoblog that media coverage was "greatly exaggerated" – emphasizing that only a small batch requires the precautionary measure.
Most Taycan models remain available for purchase.
“Enhanced battery monitoring software is anticipated to become available for first-generation Taycan models towards the end of June,” Porsche UK said in an official statement. “With its imminent arrival, we’ve advised our retail partners not to sell a small, specific batch of first generation Taycan models until the software update is live.”
Safety Concerns Drive Recall Action
The sales pause stems from the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) ARB6 recall issued last November. That recall identified potential risks with battery modules that could lead to short circuits during normal vehicle operation.
The DVSA warning stated that thermal events – and potentially fires – couldn’t be ruled out under certain circumstances.
Porsche’s upcoming software update will monitor battery cells for problems and alert drivers if issues develop. The company proactively removed affected vehicles rather than wait for the fix to become available.
It’s unclear whether Taycans sold through independent dealers face similar restrictions.
The DVSA praised Porsche’s decision to halt sales of affected models. "Road safety is our absolute priority, and getting recalled vehicles fixed promptly has a huge benefit for all road users," the agency said.
“There is an active safety recall on Porsche Taycans produced between 2019 and 2024 for which the manufacturer is in the final stages of developing a remedy. This involves concerns related to the vehicle’s electrical propulsion system.”
Pattern of Taycan Recalls
This latest action continues a series of safety recalls affecting Porsche’s flagship EV. Previous UK recalls have addressed brake hose replacements, welding problems, suspension issues, and high-voltage battery cell replacements.
The Taycan has faced similar challenges in the United States.
In April, Porsche recalled 9,735 US Taycans due to airbag deployment failures during crashes. Last October saw an even larger recall of 27,527 vehicles built between 2020-2024 because of battery fire concerns.
Despite these setbacks, the Taycan has earned recognition as Electric Car of the Year four times since its introduction. The model lineup includes sedan and Sport Turismo wagon variants across multiple performance levels.
Porsche expects to complete the software remedy development soon – allowing affected UK models to return to dealer lots with enhanced safety monitoring capabilities.
