Recalls
12campaigns
3 brake · 2 electrical · 1 rear camera
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
91filed
Owner reports, 2020–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
69mpg combined
$947/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (12)
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche Taycan. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
47.2% repairedof 172,107 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V896000
Listed for 2020 Porsche Taycan. Not checked against your VIN.
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.
95.9% repairedof 193 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V731000
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High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.
64.6% repairedof 27,527 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V732000
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Front Brake Hoses Can Crack and Leak Fluid
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
- Consequence
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
93.1% repairedof 31,689 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V455000
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Incorrect Brake Pad Wear Indicator/FMVSS 135 & 101
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
95.8% repairedof 71 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V347000
Listed for 2020 Porsche Taycan. Not checked against your VIN.
Vehicle Display Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
98.7% repairedof 12,490 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V404000
Listed for 2020 Porsche Taycan. Not checked against your VIN.
Driver and Passenger Seat Wire Harness Damage
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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.
98.4% repairedof 9,570 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Child Seat Anchors May Be Obstructed/FMVSS 225
Seat belts · rear/other · buckle assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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.
98.9% repairedof 5,305 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V100000
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Upper Control Arm Not Tightened Properly
Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose control arm connection may fail, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
97.1% repairedof 35 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V911000
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Incorrect Activation of Hazard Lights/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
99.7% repairedof 11,827 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V794000
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Pressure Input Rod On Brake Booster May Be Loose
Service brakes, hydraulic · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
100% repairedof 11 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V697000
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Software Error Can Cause Loss of Motive Power
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction motor · controller · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
92% repairedof 10,373 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (91)
91 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 91 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 53 | 58.2% |
| Engine | 22 | 24.2% |
| Power train | 15 | 16.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 9.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 9.9% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 8.8% |
| Steering | 5 | 5.5% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 4.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3.3% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 2.2% |
How 2020 compares with other Taycan years
Best and worst Taycan years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91 | 12 |
| 2021 | 71 | 21 |
| 2022 | 79 | 12 |
| 2023 | 20 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 |
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 69 mpg combined
69
mpg combined
68
city
71
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,100
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
$947per year
$79per month
217gallons a year
Miles ÷ 69 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 68 / 71 / 69 | $1,100 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 68 / 71 / 69 | $1,100 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 67 / 68 / 68 | $1,100 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Porsche Taycan FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Taycan have?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns: 25V896000 (rear camera), 24V731000 (electrical), 24V732000 (electrical), 24V455000 (brake), 23V347000 (brake), 22V404000 (power train), 22V278000 (seat), 22V100000 (seat belt), 21V911000 (suspension), 21V794000 (lighting), 21V697000 (brake), 21V486000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Porsche Taycan problems?
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (53), Engine (22), Power train (15) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Porsche Taycan get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 68 city, 71 highway and 69 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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