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2020 Porsche Taycan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 93
- Received Oct 2020 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing5 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed5 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rearview backup camera fails or goes black3 complaints · 3.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V896000Porsche 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."
- Recall #24V731000Porsche 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 16 |
| Total | 93 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing | 5 | 5.4% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 5 | 5.4% | – | NHTSA recall #21V486000 |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 3.2% | – | NHTSA recall #22V404000, #25V896000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 3.2% | – | NHTSA recall #21V486000 |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 3 | 3.2% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 3.2% | – | NHTSA recall #21V794000 |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 3 | 3.2% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V896000December 19, 2025172,107 vehicles affected
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
NHTSA recall #24V731000October 1, 2024193 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V732000October 1, 202427,527 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V455000June 19, 202431,689 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #23V347000May 16, 202371 vehicles affected
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
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.
NHTSA recall #22V404000June 8, 202212,490 vehicles affected
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 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."
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.
NHTSA recall #22V278000April 26, 20229,570 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #22V100000February 22, 20225,305 vehicles affected
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 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."
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.
NHTSA recall #21V911000November 19, 202135 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #21V794000October 13, 202111,827 vehicles affected
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 number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
NHTSA recall #21V697000September 8, 202111 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #21V486000June 29, 202110,373 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software; engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2020 Porsche Taycan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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