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2020 Porsche Taycan recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component16
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 6 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls16
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 19, 202525V896000 | Back over prevention: sensing system cameraA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V896000
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| Oct 1, 202424V731000 | Electrical system: softwareA short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V731000
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| Oct 1, 202424V732000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction batteryA short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V732000
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| Jun 19, 202424V455000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V455000
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| Mar 20, 202424V215000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction batteryA short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V215000
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| Mar 20, 202424V217000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction batteryA short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V217000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Taycan, Taycan 4s, Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component94
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 54 | 57 |
| Engine | 22 | 23 |
| Power train | 15 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 10 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 4 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 2 |
| Hydraulic; autohold brake system/brake hold | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan 4S With Performance Pack.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owned a 2020 Porsche Taycan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the contact exited a parking garage ticket booth and the vehicle independently accelerated.”
- Electrical system
“Three NHTSA safety recalls are open and unremedied on my 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S: 25V896 (high-voltage battery — cell-module short circuit / fire risk), 24V732 (battery inspection, cell-module replacement, software…”
- Electrical system
“I own a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (in service Nov 2, 2020) with a performance+ HV battery. I am currently facing a third round of module replacements.”
Other Porsche Taycan model years
- 20246 recalls9 complaints
- 202311 recalls20 complaints
- 202212 recalls79 complaints
- 202122 recalls72 complaints
- 202016 recalls94 complaints
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2020 Porsche Taycan recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Taycan have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche Taycan. The most recent, 25V896000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 Porsche Taycan recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 6 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (3), back over prevention (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Porsche Taycan?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 94 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Porsche Taycan?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
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