Model year
2020 Porsche Taycan
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 93 complaints for the 2020 Porsche Taycan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 8 recalls and 0 complaints under TAYCAN TURBO and TAYCAN TURBO S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (38), ENGINE (23), POWER TRAIN (16). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 68–69 MPGe combined and 48.7–49.9 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 93 complaints
- 2021 71 complaints
- 2022 80 complaints
- 2023 21 complaints
- 2024 9 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
24V732000 · Oct 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
24V731000 · Oct 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
24V455000 · Jun 19, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
23V347000 · May 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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…
22V404000 · Jun 8, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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…
22V278000 · Apr 26, 2022
SEATS
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.
22V100000 · Feb 22, 2022
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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…
21V911000 · Nov 19, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
21V794000 · Oct 13, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
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…
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
93 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TAYCAN TURBO | 4 | 0 |
| TAYCAN TURBO S | 4 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21013 | Loss of Motive Power · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | May 17, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taycan Turbo · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 68 | 71 | 69 | 48.7 | 201 | $1,100 |
| Taycan Turbo S · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 67 | 68 | 68 | 49.9 | 192 | $1,100 |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 68 | 71 | 69 | 48.8 | 203 | $1,100 |
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