More than 1,600 Australian electric car owners will be affected by a global recall following the revelation of a critical braking defect in a popular luxury model. The Australian federal transport department has issued a recall for all Porsche Taycan vehicles, impacting 1,657 units nationwide.
This recall marks the second significant electric car issue reported in Australia within a week. Last Monday, a software flaw in Tesla’s Model 3 prompted a recall affecting seat belt systems.
The Porsche recall is prompted by concerns over potential brake fluid leaks. The federal transport department has highlighted that a defect in the front brake hoses could compromise braking performance, increasing the risk of accidents and potential injuries.
According to the recall notice, “Due to a manufacturing defect, the front brake hoses may be defective. A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
Affected owners are advised to contact Porsche for complimentary repairs.
This Australian recall follows a global announcement from Porsche nearly a month ago. The German automaker revealed a worldwide recall affecting over 150,000 Taycan models produced since 2020, including nearly 32,000 units in the United States.
In Australia, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reported that Porsche sold 163 Taycan models in the first half of 2024 and 535 units last year. The starting price for the electric sports car is $164,400.
The recall notice comes in the wake of a separate issue concerning Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Last week, the transport department addressed a software problem affecting visual and audible seat belt warnings in 331 Model 3 cars. This issue is expected to be resolved through an over-the-air software update.
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