The vehicle dossier US · 2020
2020 Porsche
TAYCANProblems & recalls
91 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Electrical system appears in 53 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 91 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 7 years with reports.
3,800 miles is the median among 9 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 3,000–6,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
12 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 25V896000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ASB2
Read campaign 25V896000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 24V732000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ARB6 / ARB7
Read campaign 24V732000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 24V731000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ARB5
Read campaign 24V731000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 24V455000
Reported concern
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ARB0
Read campaign 24V455000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELCampaign 23V347000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: APA5
Read campaign 23V347000 at NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 22V404000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ANA6
Read campaign 22V404000 at NHTSASEATSCampaign 22V278000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ANA5
Read campaign 22V278000 at NHTSASEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGECampaign 22V100000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: ANA4
Read campaign 22V100000 at NHTSASUSPENSION:REARCampaign 21V911000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: AMC3
Read campaign 21V911000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTSCampaign 21V794000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: AMC1
Read campaign 21V794000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERSCampaign 21V697000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: AMB9
Read campaign 21V697000 at NHTSAENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARECampaign 21V486000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: AMB5
Read campaign 21V486000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
1,055 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
No. 22-26Manufacturer's Certificate for approved wheels and tiresNHTSA ID 11037054
Manufacturer's Certificate for approved wheels and tires
Components: WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037054 at NHTSASPTL2314aSpecial Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche CentersNHTSA ID 11037085
Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037085 at NHTSANo. 2109-3Information on Advanced Technical Information for Critical 12V Li-ion Battery RecyclingNHTSA ID 11037058
Information on Advanced Technical Information for Critical 12V Li-ion Battery Recycling
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037058 at NHTSANo. WSL3Technical Information for Workshop Campaign WSL3 – Replacing the Electric Passenger Compartment HeaterNHTSA ID 11037064
Technical Information for Workshop Campaign WSL3 – Replacing the Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
Campaign / software reference: WSL3
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037064 at NHTSANo. 11-25-4Technical Information for White Messages Regarding Driver Assistance Systems in Conjunction with Passive Fault Memory Entries in the ZFAS Control UnitNHTSA ID 11037046
Technical Information for White Messages Regarding Driver Assistance Systems in Conjunction with Passive Fault Memory Entries in the ZFAS Control Unit
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037046 at NHTSAWTL5Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WTL5 Over-the-Air (OTA) Update– Reprogramming the high-voltage battery control unit (BMCe)NHTSA ID 11037066
Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WTL5 Over-the-Air (OTA) Update– Reprogramming the high-voltage battery control unit (BMCe)
Campaign / software reference: WTL5
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037066 at NHTSANo. 2433-4Information on Advanced Technical Information for Porsche Mobile Charger NEMA Supply Cable Initialization FailureNHTSA ID 11037061
Information on Advanced Technical Information for Porsche Mobile Charger NEMA Supply Cable Initialization Failure
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037061 at NHTSANo. 2315-1Information on Advanced Technical Information for Porsche Mobile Charger Plus (PMC+) Red LEDs and Fault B191E49NHTSA ID 11037060
Information on Advanced Technical Information for Porsche Mobile Charger Plus (PMC+) Red LEDs and Fault B191E49
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037060 at NHTSASPTL2608Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update AvailableNHTSA ID 11037083
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
Components: STEERING · SUSPENSION · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037083 at NHTSAGR16D8aProduct Knowledge for Model Type DesignationsNHTSA ID 11037072
Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037072 at NHTSAGR16D8Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering SystemsNHTSA ID 11037071
Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037071 at NHTSANo. 67-26Technical Information for Glass Roof: Observe Special Procedure for Removal and Installation, as well as Replacement RequirementsNHTSA ID 11037052
Technical Information for Glass Roof: Observe Special Procedure for Removal and Installation, as well as Replacement Requirements
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037052 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
Loss of Motive PowerPE21013
In May 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) of complaints received alleging a loss of motive power while in motion at any speed with no prior warning to the driver in the 2020-2021 model year (MY) Porsche Taycan electric vehicles. ODI had received 9 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) and several field reports. All complaints alleged that a loss of motive power occurred without warning and error messages about a battery fault displayed during or after the vehicle stalled.In the subject vehicles, a pulse-controlled inverter is mounted on each of the two drive modules on the front and rear axles. The software designed to continuously monitor end-to-end communication between the safety-related electronic control units (ECUs) in the vehicle can, in certain instances, incorrectly and sporadically detect a potentially faulty communication, set an error memory entry, and trigger a shutdown of the power train, resulting in loss of motive power. If this occurs, the affected vehicles display the warning message ?Motor control error. Stop vehicle in a safe place in the instrument cluster.Porsche has corrected the software malfunction in production. Further, Porsche is conducting a safety recall (21V-486) to upgrade the software on vehicles already in the field. In view of the recall action, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at nhtsa.gov under the following identification numbers: 11435775, 11433960, 11431568, 11429897, 11427688, 11426921, 11426902, 11424618, 11424613, 11424296, 11424175, 11424015, 11423458, 11423311, 11422549, 11422463, 11421593, 11421575, 11421494, 11421347, 11420845, 11420788, 11420734, 11420572, 11419756, 11419735, 11419730, 11419721, 11419422, 11418975, 11418935, 11418793, 11418705, 11418692, 11418593, 11418476, 11418405, 11418381, 11418245, 11418237, 11418153, 11418142, 11418132, 11418106, 11415110, 11414731, 11414486, 11404336, 11386164, 11383427, 11377898, 11377875, 11364083
Recorded closure: Dec 23, 2021
Campaign reference in the source: 21V486000
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