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Buying a used 2020 Porsche Taycan? Check these 12 recalls first
First model year, and the record shows it. Alongside several battery short-circuit fire recalls are a brake pedal that may fail, software that can shut down power while driving, loose rear suspension control arm bolts, seat wiring that can disable airbags, cracking front brake hoses, and screen, camera and child-anchor fixes. NHTSA holds 91 owner complaints — unverified — with 53 in electrical system and 22 in engine, including one crash and one reported fire.
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.
- Request a full VIN recall history; many 2020 campaigns are software-based
- Ask whether the car ever lost power or shut down while driving
- Inspect front brake hoses and confirm the seat wiring/airbag recall was done
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera and Taycan brake pedal may fail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Porsche Taycan high-voltage battery may short circuit and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Taycan battery short circuit can cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Taycan software may shut down power while driving | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Porsche Taycan rear suspension control arm bolts may loosen | Suspension | high |
| Porsche Taycan seat wiring damage can disable airbags | Seats | high |
| Porsche Taycan front brake hoses can crack and leak | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Porsche Taycan wiring blocks child seat anchors | Seat Belts | medium |
| Porsche Taycan center screen and backup camera can go black | Power Train | medium |
| Porsche Taycan shows wrong worn brake pad warning | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Porsche Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan: backup camera may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Porsche Taycan hazard lights may flash when not needed | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
91 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. 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 | 53 | Yes |
| Engine | 22 | Yes |
| Power Train | 15 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 9 | None found |
| Fuel System | 9 | None found |
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |