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Recalls 12

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  • Jun 2022 Power Train 2020 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…

    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.

    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.

    Applies to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V404000

  • Apr 2022 Seats 2020 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.

    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.

    Applies to Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V278000

  • Feb 2022 Seat Belts 2020 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…

    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.

    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.

    Applies to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat.

    NHTSA campaign 22V100000

  • Nov 2021 Suspension 2020 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.

    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.

    Applies to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 21V911000

  • Oct 2021 Exterior Lighting 2020 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…

    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.

    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.

    Applies to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 21V794000

  • Sep 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2020 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.

    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.

    Applies to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 21V697000

  • Jun 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 2020 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.

    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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 21V486000

Complaints 91

Owners have filed 91 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2020 Porsche Taycan. 1 mention a fire and 1 a crash.

Electrical system 53 Engine 22 Powertrain 15 Fuel/propulsion system 9 Collision avoidance 9 Brakes 8

“The vehicle has now gone into Turtle Mode three times in the last month. Twice to dealership without fixing issue. Turtle mode renders the car undriveable. There is no propulsion, car won’t go over 20 mph”

NHTSA complaint #11734713 · 2020 model year · Electrical system · Apr 2026

“There are .recalls.on the Vehicle I had been unaware of and I dropped off my vehicle for exterior buffing while person Buffing vehicle he heard a loud explosion and when he looked the vehicle was up in flames the vehicle burned. There was a Risk of someone getting Harm , Killed and Damages to other…”

NHTSA complaint #11732488 · 2020 model year · Electrical system · Apr 2026

“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. It almost caused a catastrophic accident as the car…”

NHTSA complaint #11720540 · 2020 model year · Engine · Feb 2026

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