The 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo is Porsche's first mass-production EV wagon, built on the J1 platform. Early units show teething issues with drivetrain mounts, cooling systems, and high-voltage electronics — typical first-generation EV growing pains, but parts are expensive and dealer dependency is high.
Transmission/Drive Unit Mounts Failing Prematurely
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 30,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking or knocking during hard acceleration or regen braking, Vibration felt through floorboards at highway speeds, Visible separation or cracking of rubber mount material on lift
Fix: Replace failed mounts — front and rear drive unit mounts are separate jobs. Requires lifting vehicle, supporting drive units, and torquing to exact spec with thread locker. 3-5 hours labor depending on which unit. OEM-only parts.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,400
Transmission Oil Cooler Leaks
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 20,000-50,000 mi
Symptoms: Pooling of pink/red fluid under vehicle after parking, Overheat warnings on instrument cluster during spirited driving, Reduced power or limp mode if fluid level drops critically
Fix: Cooler assembly or hard lines corrode at fittings or develop pinhole leaks. Requires draining system, removing undertray and sometimes bumper cover. Flush and refill with Porsche-spec ATF. 4-6 hours labor. High consequence if ignored — can overheat drive units and trigger expensive inverter damage.
Estimated cost: $2,000-3,500
Inverter Failures (Power Electronics Control Module)
Rare · high severity
Symptoms: Sudden loss of propulsion with multiple fault codes, Whining or high-pitched noise from under vehicle at low speeds, Check engine light with 'Drive system fault' message, Vehicle will not enter Ready mode
Fix: Inverter controls AC motor phase timing and can fail from internal capacitor degradation or thermal cycling. Diagnosis requires Porsche PIWIS tester. R&R is 6-10 hours — involves HV shutdown lockout procedures, coolant drain, and reprogramming. Dealer-only repair in most cases due to HV safety cert requirements.
Estimated cost: $8,000-15,000
High Voltage Battery Module Imbalance/Degradation
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Significant range loss beyond normal degradation (>15% from new), Battery conditioning takes unusually long before fast charging, Warning messages about battery cell imbalance, Reduced peak charging speeds at DC fast chargers
Fix: Individual module replacement possible if one cell group fails, but requires battery pack drop and internal disassembly. 12-18 hours labor. If multiple modules weak, full pack replacement recommended ($25k-35k). Warranty covers 8yr/100k mi, so most early failures are covered, but out-of-warranty gets ugly fast.
Estimated cost: $4,500-8,000
12V Battery Failures Leading to No-Start
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Vehicle will not wake from sleep, no interior lights, Repeated warnings about 12V system before total failure, Clicking from contactors but no HV system activation, Frunk release via pull-cable required to access dead battery
Fix: AGM 12V auxiliary battery dies prematurely (2-4 years typical). Unlike ICE cars, EVs drain 12V constantly for computers. Battery is in frunk, easy access. Requires registration/coding with PIWIS after replacement or you'll get persistent warnings. 0.5-1 hour labor if you have the tool; 1.5-2 hours at indie shop with coding.
Estimated cost: $400-700
Air Suspension Compressor and Height Sensor Faults
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Suspension fault warning with vehicle sagging at one corner, Compressor runs excessively or not at all, Inability to raise/lower vehicle or enter Off-Road mode, Clunking from suspension during height adjustment
Fix: Air springs less problematic than compressor and ride-height sensors, which fail from road salt and moisture intrusion. Compressor R&R is 3-4 hours; sensors are 1-2 hours each. Diagnosis critical to avoid throwing parts. Cross Turismo-specific due to adaptive air setup.
Estimated cost: $1,800-3,200
Owner tips
Keep 12V battery on trickle charger if storing more than 2 weeks — prevents deep discharge that kills the AGM cell
Use only Porsche-approved DC fast chargers and limit to 80% daily to preserve HV battery longevity
Inspect transmission mounts and coolant lines annually — early catch prevents catastrophic failures
Budget $2-3k/year for out-of-warranty surprises; extended warranty highly recommended after factory coverage ends
Buy only with remaining factory warranty or a comprehensive third-party EV warranty — post-warranty repairs can exceed $10k quickly, and indie shop support is still limited for high-voltage systems.
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V896000
2025-12-19
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."
Consequence: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · 24V731000
2024-10-01
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 24V455000
2024-06-19
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: 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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan GTS, 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Consequence: A short circuit in the 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 on October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA4.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan, 2020-2024 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, 2021-2023 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2023 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022-2024 Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2023 Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Consequence: A short circuit in the 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 analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 9, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · 23V347000
2023-05-16
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."
Consequence: 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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · 22V921000
2022-12-13
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
Consequence: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB8.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · 22V404000
2022-06-08
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."
Consequence: 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.
SEATS · 22V278000
2022-04-26
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.
Consequence: 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.
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."
Consequence: 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.
SUSPENSION · 22V052000
2022-02-02
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2021 Taycan vehicle. The front and rear suspension may be misaligned.
Consequence: Suspension misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front and rear axles, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA2.
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."
Consequence: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · 21V697000
2021-09-08
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.
Consequence: 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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR · 21V608000
2021-08-04
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE · 21V486000
2021-06-29 · PE21013
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.
Consequence: 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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT · 21V362000
2021-05-17
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
Consequence: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.
SUSPENSION · 21V157000
2021-03-10
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
Consequence: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
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