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23 campaigns
23 recalls 1 critical🔥 7 fire risk💥 16 crash risk
Model year
Airbag
May 5, 2025
418 days ago

Your front passenger airbag can fail to deploy in a crash and increase injury risk.

Affected: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Consequence

An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA2.

Other
Apr 26, 2022
1523 days ago

Your airbag can deactivate when you adjust the seat, leaving you unprotected in a crash.

Affected: SEATS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.

Consequence

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.

Seat Belts
Feb 22, 2022
1586 days ago

Your rear child seat anchor can be blocked by the seat belt wiring, leaving your child unsecured in a crash.

Affected: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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

Consequence

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.

Electrical
Mar 17, 2023
1198 days ago

Your seat belt warning won't alert unbelted passengers to buckle up before a crash.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.

Brakes
Jun 19, 2024
738 days ago

Your front brake hoses can crack and leak fluid, making it harder to stop your car.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 2025
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB0.

Brakes
May 16, 2023
1138 days ago

Your brake pad warning light uses the wrong color and you might drive on worn brakes.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.

Brakes
Aug 9, 2021
1783 days ago

Your brake booster connection can detach and cause your brakes to fail completely.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

Consequence

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.

Software
Jun 29, 2021
1824 days ago

Your Taycan's power electronics can shut down without warning and leave you without engine power.

Affected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.

Consequence

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.

Suspension
Nov 19, 2021
1681 days ago

Your rear axle control arms can come loose and make your car unstable at any speed.

Affected: SUSPENSION:REAR · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan vehicles. The front and rear upper control arm screw connections on the rear axle may be loose.

Consequence

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.

Suspension
Dec 13, 2022
1292 days ago

Your suspension strut can come loose and cause you to lose control of the car.

Affected: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.

Consequence

An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB8.

Lighting
Oct 13, 2021
1718 days ago

Your hazard lights can turn on by themselves and confuse other drivers on the road.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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

Consequence

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.

Suspension
Oct 3, 2021
1728 days ago

Your suspension can loosen and detach, causing you to lose control of the car.

Affected: SUSPENSION · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.

Consequence

Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

Engine
Aug 6, 2022
1421 days ago

Your center screen can go black after starting, blocking your rearview camera and increasing crash risk.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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

Consequence

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.

Software
May 9, 2024
779 days ago

Your parking lights can fail when you signal a turn, reducing visibility and crashing risk.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.

Suspension
Feb 2, 2022
1606 days ago

Your front and rear suspension can be misaligned, causing uneven tire wear and loss of control.

Affected: SUSPENSION · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2021 Taycan vehicle. The front and rear suspension may be misaligned.

Consequence

Suspension misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front and rear axles, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA2.

Software
Jan 10, 2024
899 days ago

Your rearview camera may not display when you shift into reverse, blocking your view and risking a crash.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 2025
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Taycan vehicles. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the central computer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB8.

Electrical
Mar 20, 2024
829 days ago

Your high-voltage battery can short circuit and catch fire while driving or parked.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 2024
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan, 2020-2024 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, 2021-2023 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2023 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022-2024 Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2023 Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence

A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 9, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5.

Electrical
Mar 20, 2024
829 days ago

Your high-voltage battery can short circuit and catch fire while driving or charging.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan GTS, 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence

A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA4.

Electrical
Dec 13, 2023
927 days ago

Your 220V/240V charging cable can overheat and catch fire while charging your car at home.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD · 2024
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Consequence

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.

Electrical
Dec 13, 2023
927 days ago

Your high-voltage battery can short circuit and catch fire while parked or driving.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence

A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.

Electrical
Jan 10, 2024
899 days ago

Your high-voltage battery can short circuit and catch fire while driving or charging.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 2024
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Consequence

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbers for this recall are ARB6 and ARB7. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217.

Software
Jan 10, 2024
899 days ago

Your high-voltage battery can short circuit and catch fire while driving or charging.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Consequence

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Electrical
Jan 9, 2023
1265 days ago

Your high-voltage battery can leak and catch fire while driving or parked.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.

Consequence

Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB2.

Full analysis: how to read the Porsche TAYCAN recall history
Year range, common components, complaint patterns, and how to use this page.

Understanding the Porsche TAYCAN recall history

The Porsche TAYCAN currently has 23 recall campaigns indexed from the NHTSA public database. Each recall represents a formal campaign to fix a defect at no cost to the current owner. Owner complaints are self-reported incidents that haven't (yet) resulted in a recall but can indicate emerging patterns worth watching.

The most frequent recall categories for the TAYCAN in our dataset are electrical (8), suspension (4), and brake (3). These clusters matter when you're shopping for a used TAYCAN: recalls in these systems tend to be the ones most likely to have been skipped by previous owners, because they aren't always visible during a routine test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

The tracked recalls span model years 2020–2025, with campaigns reported to NHTSA between 2021 and 2025. Not every model year carries every recall. Each campaign is scoped to a specific year range and often a specific build window, which is why a VIN lookup is the only way to know whether a particular TAYCAN is actually affected by any of these campaigns.

How to use this page

The safest path for an owner is to run your VIN through the checker above. A VIN query hits NHTSA's live API and tells you whether your specific TAYCAN has an open, unresolved recall. If you're researching a used TAYCANbefore buying, use the recall list below to understand the model's full history, then check the seller's VIN to see whether prior owners actually completed the free repairs. Many don't, and unresolved recalls can linger for years.

Figures are generated live from the RecallScanner dataset, which is sourced from NHTSA's public recall and complaint APIs and refreshed daily. RecallScanner is independent and not affiliated with Porsche or any U.S. government agency.