This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
68 MPGe combined
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has 4 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery defect that can cause an internal short circuit and raise the risk of a vehicle fire.
The battery fire risk appears across two separate recall filings, but both describe the same core danger: a short circuit within the battery modules that can lead to fire. On the charging side, there is a related fire concern when using a 220V/240V household outlet at the 100% charge setting. Some home outlets cannot handle the current drawn by the compact charging system, causing the outlet or the charging cable itself to overheat and potentially ignite. The fourth recall involves the seatbelt warning system: when a passenger rides unbelted, the warning light and chime may fail to activate, leaving the passenger without any reminder to buckle up and raising the risk of injury in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may develop an internal short circuit, potentially affecting vehicle operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will review battery data and replace affected high-voltage battery modules at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may experience an internal short circuit in certain 2020–2023 Taycan models.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected battery modules at no cost. Until repair, charge the battery to a maximum of 80%.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V compact charging cable, some home outlets cannot safely handle the electrical current, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Porsche will replace your 220V/240V charging cable with a new one that has a built-in temperature sensor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime don't activate when a passenger isn't wearing their seat belt, as they should.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to restore proper warning function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
