Porsche Loses Bid to Kill Taycan Battery Fire Class Action Lawsuit

Business admin September 14, 2026 0 Comments

Porsche Loses Bid to Kill Taycan Battery Fire Class Action Lawsuit

Trouble With EVs

Porsche’s struggle with EVs seems to be something the brand’s been dealing with recently. The Taycan is at the top of the automaker’s list of problems right now; it isn’t selling well. Rumors even suggested the car would be killed off after the brand announced a streamlined lineup.

Sales apparently isn’t the only issue; the Taycan’s EV battery and systems have drawn complaints and class action suits. One particular lawsuit, which Porsche wanted to quash, will continue.

Battery Woes

According to Car Complaints, a judge denied Porsche’s request to compel arbitration and refused to dismiss the entire class action lawsuit. This means the original class action suit is set to continue in court. The original suit was filed 2 years ago and alleged that the 800-volt battery used in the Taycan was prone to catching fire. Specifically, the suit included:

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 4S

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan S Cross Turismo

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan GTS

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo

2020-2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo

Also, according to the report, there have already been three battery recalls trying to address the battery fire issue. However, this class action suit was filed after the recalls, alleging that the battery problem persisted despite them. The problem apparently stems from the Taycan’s high-voltage battery module, which can suffer from a short circuit that can cause a battery fire.

Disgruntled owners say Porsche should buy back the defective Taycans or replace all defective batteries with ones that don’t pose a fire risk. These owners also claim that their Taycans are worth much less now because of the issue. The worst part is that Porsche recommends charging these cars only to 80%, severely reducing the full driving range and forcing owners to charge more often. Batteries haven’t been the only issue plaguing the Taycan; reports also show Taycan owners suing the brand over overheating charging cables.

Motion Denied

Apparently, when you buy a Taycan, Porsche has you sign a valid binding arbitration agreement. The agreement says: “Purchaser understands that by entering into this arbitration agreement, purchaser gives up his or her right to have claims, disputes, or controversies decided in court. Further, Purchaser shall be barred from pursuing class action claims or class-wide arbitration claims.”

Despite this clear agreement, the judge was still not convinced by Porsche and denied the request to honor the arbitration agreement and the request to dismiss the case entirely. Apparently, the judge dismissed some claims from some owners, but without prejudice, meaning these plaintiffs can refile.

This story was originally published September 14, 2026 at 7:45 AM.