Audi and Porsche EV and PHEV Portable Charging Cables Recalled

The portable 220V/240V chargers that come with cars might overheat and damage the charging cable and outlet

Keith Barry, Consumer Reports Senior Autos Reporter.

By Keith Barry
Senior Autos Reporter

Updated December 22, 2023

Audi E-Tron Sportback plugged in to electric charger — An Audi E-Tron Sportback plugged into an electric charger

Audi and Porsche have both issued recalls for over 134,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that came with a portable Compact Charging System or Porsche Mobile Charger. The charger’s 220V/240V cable could overheat and damage both the charging cable and the outlet it’s plugged into.

Porsche Taycan RWD driving — A Porsche Taycan EV

Audi and Porsche EV Recall Details

Vehicles Recalled
• 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron and RS E-Tron GT sedans
• 2020-2021 Audi A8 PHEV sedans
• 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron Quattro SUVs
• 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro SUVs
• 2022-2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback SUVs
• 2021-2022 Audi A7 PHEV sedans
• 2020-2024 Audi Q5 PHEV SUVs

• 2019-2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV SUVs
• 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid PHEV SUVs
• 2020-2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV SUVs
• 2021-2023 Porsche Panamera 4, 4S, and Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV sedans
• 2021-2024 Porsche Taycan sedans
• 2022-2024 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo wagons
• 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S sedans
• 2021-2024 Porsche Taycan 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S Cross Turismo wagons
• 2022-2024 Porsche Taycan GTS sedans

The problem: Plugging a Compact Charging System or Porsche Mobile Charger into an improper or overburdened 220V power outlet could cause overheating and damage the cable or the outlet.

The fix: Audi and Porsche dealerships will replace the 220V/240V charging cable with an updated cable that contains a temperature sensor. These cables are expected to be available in mid-2024, according to the automakers.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Audi at 800-253-2834 or Porsche at 800-767-7243.

NHTSA campaign number: 23V842 for Audi, and 23V841 for Porsche. Audi’s own numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8. Porsche’s number is APB6.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.

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Keith Barry

Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on BlueSky @itskeithbarry.bsky.social.