Is open recall campaigns not completed by dealer a known issue with the 2020 Porsche Taycan?

4 NHTSA complaints have been filed about open recall campaigns not completed by dealer on the 2020 Porsche Taycan (2024-06 → 2026-08). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11695449): "The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System) after owning the vehicle for a week" Source: NHTSA.

Is backup camera image distortion a known issue with the 2020 Porsche Taycan?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about backup camera image distortion on the 2020 Porsche Taycan (2021-09 → 2024-01). Reported component: BACK OVER PREVENTION. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11563037): "The rear view camera on all Taycan models and years are unsafe and unusable as they are so wide angled that you can not reliably use them as it is almost impossible to see anything" Source: NHTSA.

Is tire sidewall delamination and cracking a known issue with the 2020 Porsche Taycan?

2 NHTSA complaints have been filed about tire sidewall delamination and cracking on the 2020 Porsche Taycan (2023-08 → 2026-06). Reported component: TIRES. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11745976): "I have had two delaminations of my tires, one in August 2023, and one just this week - June 2026. Pictures are attached. Both tires had more than 50% tread left, and the tread was delaminating from the sidewall" Source: NHTSA.

Is forward collision avoidance system false activation a known issue with the 2020 Porsche Taycan?

4 NHTSA complaints have been filed about forward collision avoidance system false activation on the 2020 Porsche Taycan (2022-06 → 2025-12). Reported component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11582465): "On three separate occasions over the past year, my car's emergency collision avoidance system was triggered, (an alarm sounded, a red symbol was on my dash, and the brakes locked), erroneously" Source: NHTSA.

2020 Porsche Taycan Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is sudden loss of propulsion while driving a known issue with the 2020 Porsche Taycan?

65 NHTSA complaints have been filed about sudden loss of propulsion while driving on the 2020 Porsche Taycan (2020-10 → 2026-06). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11720540): "While driving the vehicle, an error message (Engine Control Error) will pop up. The car will come to an immediate stop…forcing the driver to shut off car and restart it. This has happened multiple times and in one instance occurred on the highway" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is brake pedal loss and rotor coating failure a known issue with the 2020 Porsche Taycan?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about brake pedal loss and rotor coating failure on the 2020 Porsche Taycan (2022-05 → 2026-06). Reported component: SERVICE BRAKES. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11745252): "My 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (VIN [XXX]) has a recurring, dangerous brake failure that remains unresolved after multiple dealer repair attempts. At low speed, the automatic emergency braking system activates on its own and begins decelerating the car" Source: NHTSA.

The 2020 Porsche Taycan carries 12 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering foundation components and hazard flashing warning lights. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Open recall campaigns not completed by dealer.” Porsche tiers its maintenance: an oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year, an intermediate service at 20,000 miles or 2 years, and a major service at 40,000 miles or 4 years that adds spark plugs and deeper driveline checks. Time matters as much as mileage — a garaged 911 driven 2,000 miles a year still needs its annual oil service, because Porsche's intervals assume fresh fluid chemistry, not just wear. Taycan owners skip oil but keep the 2-year inspection, brake-fluid, and filter rhythm.

12 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Campaign #21V697000 · Aug 9, 2021

Issue: 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.

Risk: A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Campaign #21V794000 · Oct 13, 2021

Issue: 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."

Risk: An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Campaign #21V911000 · Nov 19, 2021

Issue: 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.

Risk: A loose control arm connection may fail, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Campaign #21V486000 · Jun 29, 2021

Issue: 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.

Risk: A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Campaign #22V100000 · Feb 22, 2022

Issue: 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."

Risk: An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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.

SEATS

Campaign #22V278000 · Apr 26, 2022

Issue: 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.

Risk: A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Campaign #22V404000 · Aug 6, 2022

Issue: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Campaign #23V347000 · May 16, 2023

Issue: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Campaign #24V455000 · Jun 19, 2024

Issue: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #24V731000 · Jan 10, 2024

Issue: 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.

Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Campaign #24V732000 · Jan 10, 2024

Issue: 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.

Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign #25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025

Issue: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2020 Porsche Taycan.

Reported to NHTSA

Open recall campaigns not completed by dealer

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 NHTSA complaints · 2024-06 → 2026-08

“The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System) after owning the vehicle for a week”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11695449

“I brought my vehicle in to a Porsche dealer on May 24th 2025 for a noise coming from the front right wheel area. There were some other issues but those were not safety related. They stated the vehicle has an open recall campaign for a brake hose”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11674481

“I was notified of APB6 recall and received a mailing suggesting I don't use the charger and that I should buy an aftermarket charger and would be reimbursed”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11592599

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Backup camera image distortion

BACK OVER PREVENTION

3 NHTSA complaints · 2021-09 → 2024-01

“The rear view camera on all Taycan models and years are unsafe and unusable as they are so wide angled that you can not reliably use them as it is almost impossible to see anything”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11563037

“The backup camera is highly distorted and it is difficult to see what is in the distance (more than 10 ft) from the rear of the car. I have had multiple incidents where I almost hit someone who was walking up the street past my driveway entrance”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11438189

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Tire sidewall delamination and cracking

TIRES

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-08 → 2026-06

“I have had two delaminations of my tires, one in August 2023, and one just this week - June 2026. Pictures are attached. Both tires had more than 50% tread left, and the tread was delaminating from the sidewall”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11745976

“On March 30, 2023 I had my winter tires and wheels changed out for my summer tires and wheels Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 in sizes 265/35ZR21 101Y XLand 305/30ZR21 104Y XL. At the time, I had about 25,000 miles on the car, and perhaps 15,000 miles on the summer tires”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11536851

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Sudden loss of propulsion while driving

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

65 NHTSA complaints · 2020-10 → 2026-06

“While driving the vehicle, an error message (Engine Control Error) will pop up. The car will come to an immediate stop…forcing the driver to shut off car and restart it. This has happened multiple times and in one instance occurred on the highway”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11720540

“While driving normally on a highway, the car suddenly reported "Electrical System Error, Stop vehicle in a safe place", which is followed by a complete loss of power, even pressed on acceleration pedal”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11418935

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT C. 55MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, THE CAR LOST ALL MOTOR POWER AND STARED TO COAST TO A STANDSTILL. AN ERROR WAS ON THE DISPLAY SAYING 'DRIVE SYSTEM CONTROL FAULT - PARK VEHICLE SAFELY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11414731

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Forward collision avoidance system false activation

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

4 NHTSA complaints · 2022-06 → 2025-12

“On three separate occasions over the past year, my car's emergency collision avoidance system was triggered, (an alarm sounded, a red symbol was on my dash, and the brakes locked), erroneously”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11582465

“Vehicle randomly thinks that I’m about to be in a collision when nothing is in front of me. This causes the vehicle to just stop and almost causes me to have an accident”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11601648

“In the center of the lane on a straight highway, vehicle will suddenly brake without warning. There are no vehicles ahead. A warning light comes on the dash and says “Driver Control Required,” yet both my hands are on the steering wheel”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11471268

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Brake pedal loss and rotor coating failure

SERVICE BRAKES

3 NHTSA complaints · 2022-05 → 2026-06

“My 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (VIN [XXX]) has a recurring, dangerous brake failure that remains unresolved after multiple dealer repair attempts. At low speed, the automatic emergency braking system activates on its own and begins decelerating the car”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11745252

“After the most recent recalls were repaired (all software) on my vehicle the brakes in the car were terrible. Soft /dead pedal feel. I almost rear ended other cars multiple times wen braking at slow speeds”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11465879

“The tungsten carbide coating on the PSCB (Porsche Surface Coated Brake) rotors has failed at 44,000 miles. This is not normal wear”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11735150

Cabin Air Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Replace every 2 years with the intermediate service.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Engine Coolant

On condition / lifetime

Porsche long-life coolant has no fixed street-car interval on most schedules; specialists refresh around 100,000 miles or when any cooling component is opened. Correct Porsche-spec coolant only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

12V Battery

Every 25,000 mi

Test annually — weekend cars kill batteries via sitting, not use. A maintainer is standard practice for garaged 911s; Taycans also depend on the 12V system to wake the EV drivetrain.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2020 Porsche Taycan reflects Porsche's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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