Model year record

2020 Porsche Taycan

12 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 179 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V896000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
172,107
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-19
Owners notified
2026-02-13

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V731000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
193
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-01
Owners notified
2024-11-22

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Safety risk

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V732000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
27,527
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-01
Owners notified
2025-08-06

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Safety risk

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbers for this recall are ARB6 and ARB7. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V455000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
31,689
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-19
Owners notified
2025-01-29

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB0.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V347000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
71
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-16
Owners notified
2023-07-05

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V404000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
12,490
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-08
Owners notified
2022-08-05

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including rearview camera image) could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V278000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
9,570
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-26
Owners notified
2022-07-22

Defect description

Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.

Safety risk

A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V100000

Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,305
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-22
Owners notified
2022-04-07

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety risk

An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA4.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V911000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
35
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-19
Owners notified
2022-01-13

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan vehicles. The front and rear upper control arm screw connections on the rear axle may be loose.

Safety risk

A loose control arm connection may fail, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the screw connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC3.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V794000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
11,827
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-13
Owners notified
2021-12-02

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V697000

Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
11
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-08
Owners notified
2021-10-28

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

Safety risk

A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V486000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,373
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-29
Owners notified
2021-07-30

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4S, 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.

Safety risk

A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system483,634 mi
Engine303,000 mi
Power train184,950 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system14
Service brakes12
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking11
Fuel/propulsion system114,950 mi
Steering7
Unknown or other6
Vehicle speed control4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3
Tires3
Lane departure: warning2
Seats2
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel110,482 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery110,482 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Structure: body1
Suspension1
Visibility/wiper1

The 2021 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.