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At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage electric heater in the passenger compartment may fail, reducing cabin heat and windshield defrost effectiveness. Previous recall repairs may not have fully corrected this issue.
This page covers 13 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo.
69 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 has 13 recalls, the most serious being multiple high-voltage battery defects that can cause a short circuit or electrical arcing inside the battery pack, creating a fire risk.
A separate but related charging concern involves the compact home charging cable: when used at a 100% charge setting through a standard 220V/240V outlet, the outlet or cable can overheat and pose a fire risk. On the occupant safety side, the wiring behind a front seat can get pinched or damaged during seat adjustment, which may prevent the airbags from deploying properly in a crash. The front brake hoses can also fail and leak fluid, changing the feel of the brake pedal and extending stopping distances. Two recalls affect heating and visibility: the high-voltage cabin heater can fail, leaving the interior cold and the windshield defroster inoperative, and a prior repair attempt for this issue did not fully resolve the problem on some vehicles. The center screen can go blank or the rearview camera image can fail to appear when reversing. The pre-collision system can also trigger the hazard warning lights in non-emergency situations, potentially confusing other drivers. A software issue causes the seatbelt warning light and chime to stay silent when a passenger is unbelted.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage electric heater in the passenger compartment may fail, reducing cabin heat and windshield defrost effectiveness. Previous recall repairs may not have fully corrected this issue.
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What the fix does
Porsche will mail instructions. First, dealers will replace the heater with a new identical part. Later, when improved parts are available, dealers will replace it again with an upgraded heater.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
High-voltage battery modules can overheat and short circuit due to an internal problem in the battery.
What the fix does
Dealer will inspect and replace battery modules if needed. Advanced diagnostic software will be installed to monitor the battery and alert you to problems.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Front brake hoses may develop leaks, causing brake fluid loss. This changes how the brake pedal feels and travels, reducing braking ability.
What the fix does
Porsche will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the front brake hoses.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery can overheat internally and short circuit, potentially causing failure.
What the fix does
Porsche replaces the high-voltage battery modules as needed. Until repair, keep the charge setting at maximum 80%.
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
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.
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.
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What can fail
The high-voltage battery seal may not be tight. Liquid could seep in over time and cause electrical arcing inside the battery.
What the fix does
Your Porsche dealer will test the battery for leaks and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage electric heater may fail, reducing cabin heat and preventing the windshield defrost system from working properly.
What the fix does
Porsche will replace the passenger compartment high-voltage electric heater at a dealership.
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.
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What can fail
A software issue may cause the center screen and touch panel to go blank or the surround-view camera image to flicker at startup, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying when reversing.
What the fix does
Porsche will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the central computer software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front seat wiring can become damaged when adjusting the seat, which may prevent the airbag system from functioning correctly in a crash. A red airbag warning light in your dashboard may indicate damaged wiring.
What the fix does
Porsche will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will inspect the front seat wiring and secure it properly under the seat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pre-collision system may unexpectedly turn on the hazard warning lights when there is no emergency.
What the fix does
Porsche will reprogram your vehicle's pre-collision system to disable the automatic hazard light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
