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2020 Porsche Taycan problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 139 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.1 times the median Taycan year — the 2020 model ranks #1 of 6 Taycan years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 54 reports (39% of the total).

139

NHTSA complaints

12

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Taycan years?

Taycan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted139 complaints2020: 139 complaints2021: 99 complaints2022: 120 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 17 complaints2025: 3 complaints
Taycan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Porsche Taycan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System5439%
Engine2216%
Transmission1511%
Driver Assistance1410%
Fuel System96%
Brakes75%
Steering54%
Other43%
Speed Control32%
Tires & Wheels21%
Body & Structure11%
Suspension11%
Seats11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 2020 Porsche Taycan have recalls?

12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V896000Driver AssistanceDecember 19, 2025 · 172,107 units

Defect

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.

24V732000Electrical SystemOctober 1, 2024 · 27,527 units

Defect

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.

24V731000Electrical SystemOctober 1, 2024 · 193 units

Defect

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.

24V455000BrakesJune 19, 2024 · 31,689 units

Defect

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.

23V347000Electrical SystemMay 16, 2023 · 71 units

Defect

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.

22V404000Driver AssistanceJune 8, 2022 · 12,490 units

Defect

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.

22V278000SeatsApril 26, 2022 · 9,570 units

Defect

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.

22V100000Seat BeltsFebruary 22, 2022 · 5,305 units

Defect

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.

21V911000SuspensionNovember 19, 2021 · 35 units

Defect

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.

21V794000LightingOctober 13, 2021 · 11,827 units

Defect

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.

21V697000BrakesSeptember 8, 2021 · 11 units

Defect

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.

21V486000EngineJune 29, 2021 · 10,373 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

There are .recalls.on the Vehicle I had been unaware of and I dropped off my vehicle for exterior buffing while person Buffing vehicle he heard a loud explosion and when he looked the vehicle was up in flames the vehicle burned. There was a Risk of someone getting Harm , Killed and Damages to other…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 6, 2025 · fire

There are .recalls.on the Vehicle I had been unaware of and I dropped off my vehicle for exterior buffing while person Buffing vehicle he heard a loud explosion and when he looked the vehicle was up in flames the vehicle burned. There was a Risk of someone getting Harm , Killed and Damages to other…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 6, 2025 · fire

While driving, shortly after a turn, the electric motor has a fatal error resulting in complete loss of power while driving. The car has to be stopped in the middle of the road and powered down and then turned back on. This clears the fault but the problem has occurred 3 times within a month…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 3, 2024

It was stop and go traffic. I was distracted and the car failed to auto stop and I hit the car in front of me. The alert did come on after the collision. I would assume the automatic braking failed or the collision would not have occurred. It was a low speed impact so not a major safety risk but…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 29, 2024 · crash

While driving, shortly after a turn, the electric motor has a fatal error resulting in complete loss of power while driving. The car has to be stopped in the middle of the road and powered down and then turned back on. This clears the fault but the problem has occurred 3 times within a month…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 3, 2024

2020 Porsche Taycan — common questions

Is the 2020 Porsche Taycan reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 139 complaints put the 2020 model at #1 of 6 Taycan years. It is one of the Taycan years to avoid.

What are the most common 2020 Taycan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (54 complaints), engine (22 complaints), transmission (15 complaints).

Does the 2020 Porsche Taycan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Porsche Taycan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2020 Porsche Taycan under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Porsche Taycan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Taycan years to avoid are 2020, 2022, 2021. The cleanest record among Taycan years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.