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Buying a used 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S? Check these 4 recalls first
Fire risk dominates this record: two separate battery short-circuit recalls plus a portable charging cable that can overheat, shared with the Cayenne — all rated critical, though none came with a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. A minor campaign covers a seat belt warning chime that doesn't work. Only two owner complaints were filed with NHTSA, unverified, in electrical system, service brakes and hydraulic, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported for this trim.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether battery software or modules were updated under both fire recalls
- Confirm the portable charging cable was replaced, and that it's included in the sale
- Check the seat belt warning chime and brake feel on the test drive
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Porsche dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan and Cayenne portable charging cable can overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Taycan battery can short circuit and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Taycan battery short circuit creates fire risk | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Taycan seat belt warning chime does not work | Electrical System | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |