The 2020 Taycan Turbo S is Porsche's first serious EV effort, and while the drivetrain is impressively robust, early production units suffer from software gremlins, charging infrastructure issues, and surprisingly fragile suspension/drivetrain mounts that can't handle the instant torque delivery.
High-Voltage Battery Thermal Management Failures
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: Repeated derating warnings during fast charging, "Propulsion Power Limited" message on dash, Battery thermal management fault codes, Inability to charge above 50-60% at DC fast chargers
Fix: Requires high-voltage coolant system diagnostics, often coolant pump replacement or battery thermal plate service. TSBs exist for early MY2020 units. Expect 8-12 hours labor at a certified shop with HV certification—indie shops typically can't touch this legally.
Estimated cost: $3,500-7,500
Transmission/Drivetrain Mount Failures
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 20,000-50,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking or banging on hard acceleration or deceleration, Vibration through floorpan at highway speeds, Visible tearing or separation of rubber mount material, Wheel hop during launches
Fix: The instant torque destroys OEM mounts prematurely. Front and rear motor mounts plus subframe mounts are common culprits. Requires lift access and proper alignment afterward. 4-6 hours labor for comprehensive mount replacement.
Estimated cost: $1,800-3,200
Onboard Charger Failure
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: Cannot charge at home (Level 2) but DC fast charging works, Charging fault light on dash, Intermittent charging sessions that stop prematurely, "Electrical system malfunction" warning
Fix: The 9.6kW onboard AC charger can fail, particularly in early production. Recall coverage existed for some VINs (NHTSA recall). Replacement requires rear underbody access and HV disconnect. 6-8 hours labor, and parts are dealer-only.
Estimated cost: $4,500-8,000
Instrument Cluster Software Glitches and Hardware Failures
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Random reboots of digital dash while driving, Black screen with no speedometer/range display, Frozen display requiring hard reset, NHTSA recall issued for cluster failures
Fix: Early software updates resolve some cases, but hardware replacement is sometimes necessary. Recall addresses certain VINs. Dealer-only repair with cluster coding. 2-3 hours labor if just software, 4-5 hours if hardware replacement needed.
Estimated cost: $500-3,500
Front Differential Bearing Wear and Noise
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Whining or howling noise from front axle during acceleration, Vibration through steering wheel at speed, Metallic grinding under hard launches, Differential fluid contamination with metal shavings
Fix: The front electric motor's reduction gear and differential can develop bearing wear, likely due to the extreme torque loads. Requires removal of front motor assembly and differential rebuild or replacement. 10-14 hours labor, specialist-level work.
Estimated cost: $5,500-9,000
Air Suspension Compressor and Leak Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: "Chassis malfunction" warning, Vehicle sitting lower on one corner after sitting overnight, Compressor running excessively or not at all, Hissing sound from suspension area
Fix: Adaptive air suspension (standard on Turbo S) can develop leaks at airbags or compressor failure. Diagnosis requires leak test and pressure monitoring. Airbag replacement is 2-3 hours per corner; compressor replacement is 4-5 hours.
Estimated cost: $1,500-4,000
12V Battery Drain and Auxiliary Electrical Failures
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Car won't wake from sleep—dead 12V battery despite full traction battery, Random accessory faults (lights, windows, locks), "Electrical system malfunction" on dash, Repeated need for jump-starts or trickle charging
Fix: The 12V system stays active for vehicle computers even when parked. Parasitic drains or weak factory 12V battery are common. Diagnosis requires current draw testing. Battery replacement is simple (1 hour), but tracking parasitic draws can take 3-5 hours.
Estimated cost: $400-1,500
Owner tips
Keep the 12V battery on a trickle charger if the car sits more than a week—high-voltage battery won't save you from a dead 12V system.
Use Porsche-approved DC fast chargers when possible; third-party chargers can trigger thermal management faults on early MY2020 units.
Inspect drivetrain mounts annually if you launch the car frequently—these are wear items on Taycans despite OEM marketing.
Always use the latest software updates from Porsche; many early bugs (charging, cluster, battery management) have software fixes.
Buy a 2021+ model year if possible—Porsche ironed out many early bugs. A 2020 can be solid with records showing software updates and mount replacements, but budget $3-5k for deferred electrical gremlins and expect dealer-level repair costs.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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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 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.
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:REAR · 21V911000
2021-11-19
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
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.
Performance
Horsepower
750hp
Torque
774lb-ft
0–60 mph
2.6sec
Quarter mile
10.5sec
Top speed
161mph
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
67MPGe
Highway
68MPGe
Combined
68MPGe
Fuel
Electricity
Capability & size
Curb weight
5,132lb
EPA class
Large Cars
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Electric and can vary by trim.
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