Porsche recalls Taycan electric vehicles worldwide due to software problems

Porsche plans to recall its Taycan electric vehicles worldwide to fix a software problem that could lead to a sudden power outage, according to foreign media reports.

Earlier reports of a sudden switch to emergency mode in the US led to an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ((NHTSA)) in May, according to people familiar with the matter. People familiar with the matter spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been made public.

It is reported that Porsche may make an announcement in the next few days, and the company has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to the defect. A Porsche spokesman declined to comment.

The Porsche recall highlights a problem: as cars begin to carry increasingly complex software devices, many carmakers are facing challenges in software technology. Earlier, Tesla was asked to recall 285000 electric vehicles in China, in an effort to fix software defects to address the risks associated with Autopilot features.

Earlier this year, some Porsche Taycan owners complained that the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving. In a filing on May 17th, NHTSA described the problem as "losing power at any speed". All complaints detail that the vehicle did not eject a warning or error message of battery failure when the problem occurred.

Porsche launched the Taycan, the brand's first all-electric model, in 2019. For Volkswagen, Porsche's high profit margin is crucial. In the first quarter, Porsche's electric car sales were almost on a par with its iconic 911 sports car.