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HV Battery Coolant Leak / Fire Risk — Recall 23V615 (2023)
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
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The 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan has 25 NHTSA recalls including 6 battery fire campaigns. Learn your California lemon law rights and get a free case review.
You paid six figures for the Porsche Taycan, the first all-electric Porsche, built on the J1 platform with an 800-volt architecture, twin electric motors, and the promise of genuine Porsche performance without a combustion engine. The badge said: fast, exotic, reliable. The NHTSA recall database says something else entirely. Between 2020 and the end of 2025, Porsche issued twenty-five separate recall campaigns covering the 2020-2024 Taycan sedan alone, one of the densest recall records of any modern luxury EV. The problems span virtually every major system: the high-voltage battery has been recalled six times for fire risk and continues to carry an interim charge-cap remedy that limits owners to 80% charge capacity. The brakes have been recalled three times. The suspension has been recalled five times. The rearview camera has been recalled twice. The seat belt system has been recalled three times.
Beyond the formal recalls, Taycan owners report a pattern of quality failures that rarely make headlines: a 12-volt auxiliary battery that discharges overnight and leaves the car unable to start or charge; a PCM infotainment system that freezes, goes black, and requires repeated software updates; DC fast-charging sessions that stall at a fraction of the advertised 270 kW rate; a rear two-speed gearbox that emits a persistent whine; and a driver display that goes dark mid-drive. NHTSA has received hundreds of complaints documenting these patterns, and a federal class-action lawsuit in California alleges that the EPA-rated driving range is materially overstated. If you own a 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan and your car has spent more time at the dealer than you expected, you are not alone, and you may have more options than you think.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
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Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
NHTSA recall 21V157000 addressed loose suspension nuts and bolts on 2021 Taycan models that could detach and cause sudden loss of vehicle stability. Under Song-Beverly, a safety recall involving loss-of-control risk is one of the strongest grounds for a claim; if a dealer performed the remedy but suspension symptoms persisted, each subsequent repair attempt is independently counted.
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 serv
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
Recall 21V362000 covers a fractured front lower trailing arm on 2021 Taycan vehicles that could cause loss of vehicle control. A fracture of a structural suspension component is a textbook safety defect under California Song-Beverly; if the recall remedy was performed but steering or handling anomalies continued, the owner has grounds for a follow-on claim.
Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.
engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall
Recall 21V486000 covers a software defect in the power electronics and ECU that could cause total loss of motive power on 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. A sudden loss of propulsion at highway speed is a safety defect; under Song-Beverly, if the software reprogramming did not permanently resolve the condition and the vehicle lost power again, the owner is entitled to count each subsequent repair visit.
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.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 21V608000 addresses rear seat belt retractor defects on 2021 Taycan vehicles where a child restraint system could become unsecured in a crash. Seatbelt defects are categorically serious under Song-Beverly; if the recall remedy was not performed within a reasonable time or if the retractor continued to malfunction, California law supports a buyback claim.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
Recall 21V697000 covers a brake booster pressure input rod that can detach on 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles, causing total brake pedal failure. Complete loss of braking is among the most serious safety defects recognized under California Song-Beverly; a single unresolved repair for brake pedal failure may independently qualify the vehicle if it recurs after the recall 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.
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
Recall 21V794000 addresses erroneous hazard-light activation on 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles that could confuse other drivers. While classified as a lighting defect, it contributes to the vehicle's overall recall record; multiple software-based defects requiring dealer visits within the same ownership period can collectively support a Song-Beverly out-of-service or repair-attempts claim.
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.
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
Recall 21V911000 covers loose front and rear upper control arm screw connections on 2020 Taycan vehicles that could fail and cause loss of stability. This is the third distinct suspension recall affecting the early Taycan; the cumulative pattern of suspension recalls (21V157, 21V362, 21V911) demonstrates a systemic defect history that strongly supports a Song-Beverly claim for 2020-2021 owners.
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.
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
Recall 22V052000 addresses a single 2021 Taycan with front/rear suspension misalignment from the factory causing premature and uneven tire wear. While limited in scope, a factory alignment defect that requires multiple tire replacements within the warranty period creates both a repair-attempt record and compensable costs under Song-Beverly's incidental damages provisions.
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 reca
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 22V100000 covers an improperly routed center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness on 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles that prevents a child seat from being properly secured. This is the second distinct seat belt safety recall affecting early Taycan owners; repeat seatbelt safety defects within the same ownership period are directly counted toward Song-Beverly eligibility thresholds.
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.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 22V278000 addresses a damaged front seat wire harness on 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles that could deactivate airbags in a crash. Airbag deactivation risk elevates this to a clear safety defect under Song-Beverly; if the dealer performed an inspection rather than a definitive repair and airbag warning lights subsequently recurred, each return visit is a countable repair attempt.
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
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 22V404000 addresses a software error that causes the center PCM screen or touch control panel to malfunction and obstruct the driver's view of camera-assisted driving functions — including the rearview camera — on 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. Because a blocked rearview camera is a safety concern under FMVSS requirements, Song-Beverly treats this as a safety defect; multiple software update attempts without permanent resolution each count as repair attempts.
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.
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
Recall 22V921000 covers air suspension strut failures on 2021 Taycan vehicles that may cause loss of handling and control. Air suspension failure that affects vehicle stability and control is a safety defect; if Porsche replaced the strut under recall but the owner experienced further suspension fault codes or ride-height warnings, those constitute separate, subsequent repair attempts toward Song-Beverly eligibility.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 23V176000 addresses a malfunctioning seat belt warning system in the instrument cluster on 2021-2023 Taycan vehicles that may fail to alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt. While the defect is software-based, a safety reminder system failure contributes to the Taycan's overall safety recall record and can be cited alongside the physical safety defects when establishing the cumulative pattern required for a California Song-Beverly claim.
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.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
Recall 23V347000 covers a software error causing an incorrect brake-wear warning indicator on 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles, potentially leading an owner to drive on worn brake pads. Misleading brake system information is a safety defect; if the software update was performed but brake-warning anomalies continued, subsequent dealer visits are individually countable under Song-Beverly.
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.
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 23V615000 covers liquid accumulation in the high-voltage battery of 2023 Taycan vehicles causing electrical arcing and a risk of fire. This is the first recall in the Taycan battery fire chain; fire risk is a catastrophic defect under any legal standard. If Porsche tested the battery but did not replace it and the owner subsequently experienced further battery warnings or reduced range, the owner has grounds for a Song-Beverly claim based on both safety and the charge-cap remedy's impact on vehicle usability.
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.
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 23V840000 covers high-voltage battery internal short-circuit fire risk on 2021-2023 Taycan vehicles. This is the largest single campaign in the Taycan battery recall chain and spawned the 80% charge-cap remedy. Under Song-Beverly, a fire-risk recall combined with a permanent reduction in usable battery capacity — which Porsche imposed as the interim remedy — constitutes a substantial impairment of value that independently supports a lemon-law buyback demand.
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.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
Recall 23V841000 covers the portable 220V/240V AC charging cable for 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles, which can overheat and cause a fire. The remedy is cable withdrawal with no plug-in replacement — owners are restricted to Level 1 (110V) or installed Level 2 charger use, significantly curtailing charging flexibility. Under Song-Beverly, a safety recall that permanently removes an advertised vehicle feature (portable Level 2 charging) without replacement may constitute impairment of value.
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 w
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 24V215000 covers the 93.4 kWh high-voltage battery pack in 2021-2023 Taycan vehicles for internal short-circuit and fire risk. This recall superseded portions of 23V840 for the larger battery pack and imposed the same 80% charge-cap interim remedy. Owners affected by both 23V840 and 24V215 have been under charge-restriction for multiple consecutive years — a cumulative impairment of vehicle utility that is directly relevant to Song-Beverly's 'substantial impairment of use' standard.
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 cust
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 24V217000 covers the 79.2 kWh high-voltage battery pack across 2021-2024 Taycan variants for the same internal short-circuit fire risk. The remedy again imposes an 80% charge cap. If the owner is simultaneously under recall 23V841 (charging cable) and 24V217 (battery cap), they have multiple active safety restrictions simultaneously — a compelling argument for substantial impairment of use under California law.
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. Owner
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
Recall 24V455000 covers developing cracks in the front brake hoses of 2020-2024 Taycan vehicles that can cause brake fluid leaks and reduced braking performance. A brake fluid leak that extends stopping distance is a direct safety defect; combined with the prior brake booster recall (21V697) and brake indicator software recall (23V347), the Taycan has a three-recall brake-system defect pattern that substantially supports a Song-Beverly claim.
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.
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
Recall 24V654000 addresses an incorrect headlight control module software on 2024 Taycan vehicles causing parking lights to malfunction when the turn signal is activated. While a software update resolves the issue, this recall adds to the 2024 Taycan's emerging recall record. Under Song-Beverly, a new vehicle that requires multiple recall software updates within its first year of service may qualify if total out-of-service time accumulates to 30 or more days.
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.
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 24V731000 covers 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles where a high-voltage battery short circuit can be triggered by a software condition, increasing fire risk. This is the fourth battery fire recall in the chain (after 23V615, 23V840, 24V215) and extends fire-risk coverage back to 2020 model years. For 2020-2023 owners affected by multiple overlapping battery recalls with no permanent hardware remedy yet available, the cumulative period of vehicle-use restriction and fire risk is central to a Song-Beverly buyback argument.
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 custo
EV warning message; reduced power; charging fault; battery recall; fire risk warning
Recall 24V732000 is the broadest Taycan battery recall, covering 2020-2024 vehicles for internal short-circuit fire risk. As of early 2025, Porsche's final remedy (advanced diagnostic software) was anticipated but not yet available, meaning many owners remain under the interim 80% charge cap with no permanent fix delivered. Under California Song-Beverly, a vehicle kept in a defective state for an extended period — even with an interim remedy in place — may qualify for a buyback if the total days out of normal service are substantial.
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 repl
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
Recall 25V221000 covers an occupant classification system (OCS) defect in the front passenger seat cushion of 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles that may cause the airbag to fail to deploy in a crash. This 2025 recall demonstrates that Porsche's Taycan continues to generate new safety recall campaigns; owners of 2022-2023 vehicles who have been through multiple prior recalls now face an airbag safety defect — reinforcing the cumulative defect history argument under Song-Beverly.
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.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 25V896000 is a broad fleet sweep covering 2020-2024 Taycan vehicles where the rearview camera may fail to display properly, reducing the driver's rear visibility and increasing backover risk. This 2025 campaign adds to the Taycan's existing rearview camera recall history (22V404). For owners who have now experienced rearview camera failures under two separate recall campaigns, the repeat nature of the same system's failure is direct evidence of a persistent defect under California's Song-Beverly Act.
Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be
vehicle will not start; charging session fails to initiate; 'ready to charge' light absent; cannot unlock or open charge port; HV system unresponsive after overnight parking; 12V low-voltage warning; dead vehicle after sitting
Repeated 12V battery failures that leave the vehicle unable to start or charge constitute a substantial impairment of use under California Song-Beverly. If a Taycan owner has had the 12V battery replaced or the BMS software updated two or more times for the same no-start or no-charge condition within the warranty period, the repair-attempt clock is running for a lemon-law claim.
Replace 12V auxiliary battery; update battery management software to reduce standby current draw via PIWIS III; check for parasitic drain from modules not entering sleep mode.
touchscreen frozen; PCM black screen; infotainment unresponsive; navigation locks up; Apple CarPlay drops connection; climate control inaccessible; PCM reboots randomly; screen flashes and goes dark while driving
Under Song-Beverly, infotainment defects that require multiple dealer visits without permanent resolution can contribute to a lemon-law claim alongside safety defects. If an owner has had multiple PCM freeze repairs and any of the safety recalls outstanding simultaneously, the cumulative out-of-service days may independently trigger lemon-law eligibility.
Full PCM software update to version 6.0 or later; if frozen, hard reset (hold power 10 seconds) then reflash via PIWIS III.
DC fast charge slower than advertised; charging stops at 20-30 kW instead of 270 kW; 'charging interrupted' error at DC station; CCS cable not recognized; charge session fails to start at public charger; charging speed inconsistent across sessions
A Taycan that cannot reliably access its advertised DC fast-charge capability is substantially impaired for owners who depend on fast charging for range. If a dealer performs a software update that fails to restore expected charging speed, the subsequent repair attempt counts toward the lemon-law threshold.
Charging management software update; inspect and clean CCS2 port contacts; replace charging port module if hardware fault confirmed via PIWIS III.
whining noise from rear; humming under light acceleration; cooing or singing sound at 20-60 mph; noise from rear axle on deceleration; transmission drone at highway speeds; louder in rear passenger cabin
While a gearbox whine may appear cosmetic, repeated dealer visits without resolution can be used as evidence of the vehicle's recurring defect pattern under Song-Beverly, particularly when combined with other documented defects. If the noise worsens or the dealer replaces the drive unit without success, it strengthens a cumulative repair-attempt argument.
PIWIS III diagnosis; check rear drive unit oil level and condition; fluid replacement; software update; if persistent, replace rear drive unit assembly.
driver display goes black while driving; instrument cluster flickers; speedometer disappears momentarily; driver display intermittently dark; cluster resets during operation; warning lights flash then disappear
A driver display that goes blank while driving — even momentarily — represents a safety defect under Song-Beverly because it deprives the driver of critical speed, warning, and navigation information. If the defect recurs after a dealer software update, the second repair attempt is legally significant; a third visit without resolution typically satisfies the reasonable-number-of-attempts standard in California.
Instrument cluster software update; LVDS harness connector inspection and reseating; replace display control unit (DCU) if hardware fault confirmed.
battery range significantly less than EPA-rated; car shows 250+ miles at full charge but real-world range falls 30-50% short; range estimate inaccurate; car runs out of charge far sooner than displayed; range anxiety despite full charge
California's Song-Beverly Act covers defects that substantially impair use or value. If a Taycan owner purchased the vehicle based on Porsche's advertised EPA range and cannot achieve that range under normal conditions — and the charge-cap remedy further reduces usable range — both the underlying range defect and the remedy's impact on usability can be raised in a Song-Beverly claim. Document full-charge readings vs. actual miles driven at each fill cycle.
No OEM-acknowledged software fix as of 2026. The charge-cap remedy reduces fire risk but does not address the underlying range overstatement. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed in California.
air suspension warning light; vehicle sits lower than normal; suspension fault message in PCM; ride quality suddenly harsh; vehicle drops overnight; 'suspension malfunction' warning; one corner lower than others; air compressor noise
Repeated air suspension failures that leave the vehicle undriveable or requiring tow service are a strong lemon-law signal under Song-Beverly. If a dealer replaces a strut under recall 22V921 but the owner continues to experience fault codes and ride-height warnings, each subsequent dealer visit is a new repair attempt toward the eligibility threshold.
PIWIS III diagnostic scan; inspect air suspension struts, lines, and compressor; replace failed strut or compressor as needed; software update may address fault-code generation.
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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."
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2021 Taycan vehicle. The front and rear suspension may be misaligned.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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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.
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
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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.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects buyers of new vehicles that cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts. For the 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan the law applies in two primary ways.
REPAIR ATTEMPTS: Two or more repair attempts for a defect posing serious injury or death risk — battery fire (23V840, 24V217, 24V732), brake failure (21V697, 24V455), airbag non-deployment (25V221) — may entitle you to a repurchase. For serious but not immediately life-threatening defects such as PCM freeze, 12V drain, or charging failures, the typical threshold is four or more attempts for the same defect.
OUT-OF-SERVICE DAYS: Thirty or more total calendar days out of service during the warranty period — across all recall service visits, software updates, CND visits, and parts-waits combined — independently qualifies the vehicle. With 25 campaigns active, many Taycan owners exceed this threshold faster than expected.
WHAT PORSCHE OWES: A qualifying repurchase returns your full purchase price (or lease payments), minus a mileage offset, plus incidental damages — tow bills, rentals, fees. Porsche pays attorney fees under Song-Beverly; a successful claim costs you nothing upfront.
ACT PROMPTLY: Repair attempts must fall within the warranty period (4 years / 50,000 mi). If your Taycan is approaching that limit with open defects, document every visit now.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
PCM freeze, 12V drain, DC charge failures, and display blanking are intermittent. Dealers frequently log them as 'cannot duplicate' (CND). Here is what to do:
1. VIDEO BEFORE YOU GO IN. The moment a symptom appears, record a dated video showing mileage, warning lights, and the specific fault. A frozen PCM or blank cluster on video survives a CND report.
2. DEMAND A PIWIS III FAULT-HISTORY SCAN. The Taycan stores codes that clear after a hard reset. Ask the service writer to log the full fault-code history (not just live codes) on the repair order.
3. WRITE YOUR OWN COMPLAINT ON THE RO. Don't let the dealer abbreviate. Write: '2024-03-15 at 31,440 miles — touchscreen black in reverse, no rearview camera, hard reset required.' Vague write-ups produce vague 'no fault found' closings.
4. REQUEST OVERNIGHT HOLD FOR DRAIN COMPLAINTS. The 12V drain defect takes 8+ hours to manifest. Ask the dealer to hold the car overnight with PIWIS III logging. Same-day return without overnight monitoring is an inadequate diagnosis.
5. CHECK OPEN RECALLS BEFORE EVERY VISIT. Run your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. With 25 campaigns across 2020-2024 Taycans, dealers don't always complete all campaigns proactively. Confirm on the RO which campaigns were performed.
6. SAVE EVERY CND REPAIR ORDER. A 'no fault found' visit is still a repair attempt under Song-Beverly. Three attempts for the same defect satisfies one eligibility trigger.
7. ESCALATE TO PCNA. File a written complaint with Porsche Cars North America and request factory technical assistance. A PCNA field expert visit is distinct from dealer-level diagnosis.
Twenty-five recall campaigns in five model years — spanning six HV battery fire campaigns, three brake defects, and five suspension defects — is an extraordinary record for any luxury vehicle. The 800-volt architecture that makes the Taycan the fastest-charging EV in its class also introduced battery-management complexity Porsche is still resolving. The interim remedy — cap at 80% and wait for a future software fix — leaves owners paying six-figure prices for a car with an active fire warning and reduced usable range. The 12V drain and PCM freeze add a quality-execution gap that the badge cannot justify. For California Taycan owners who have been cycling through dealer visits since 2020, Song-Beverly exists precisely for this situation.
— The Margarian Law team
If your 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan has been to the dealer multiple times for battery warnings, charging failures, brake concerns, or PCM freezes, you may have options under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of California lemon-law cases and offers a free case review to Taycan owners.
Porsche imposed an 80% charge cap as an interim safety remedy under multiple NHTSA recalls — including 23V840, 24V215, 24V217, 24V731, and 24V732 — covering 2020-2024 Taycan vehicles for high-voltage battery internal short-circuit and fire risk. The cap reduces the electrical stress on battery cells that may have a manufacturing defect making them susceptible to short circuits and fire. Porsche's final remedy (advanced diagnostic software) was anticipated for early 2025 but had not been completed for all affected vehicles as of that date. Until the final remedy is installed on your specific VIN, the 80% cap remains active. To check your recall status, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If you have been driving with this restriction for an extended period, contact Margarian Law for a free case review — the reduction in usable range caused by the interim remedy may support a California lemon-law claim.
If your Taycan is completely unresponsive after sitting overnight — charge port won't open, no interior lights, car doesn't respond to the key fob — the most likely cause is a depleted 12-volt auxiliary battery. Unlike the high-voltage traction battery, the Taycan uses a separate 12V battery to wake the battery management system and onboard charger; if the 12V deep-discharges, the entire HV system cannot activate. Porsche issued a TSB (WNT0) acknowledging that the 12V battery may discharge under high standby current draw, particularly when the car is parked without a Level 2 charger connection. The fix involves replacing the 12V battery and updating the battery management software to reduce standby drain. If you have had this happen more than once, document each incident and repair order carefully — repeated 12V failures that leave the vehicle unable to start or charge may constitute a substantial impairment of use under California's Song-Beverly Act.
Yes — and with 25 separate NHTSA recall campaigns covering the 2020-2024 Taycan sedan, many owners have already accumulated the repair attempts or out-of-service days required for eligibility. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act provides two paths: (1) two or more repair attempts for a safety-related defect (brake failure, battery fire risk, airbag non-deployment), or four or more attempts for other covered defects; (2) 30 or more total days out of service during the warranty period across all defects combined. Given the Taycan's record — six battery fire recalls, three brake recalls, five suspension recalls, and multiple software-safety recalls — owners who have been diligent about recall service and documentation often discover they have exceeded both thresholds. If Porsche qualifies your vehicle for a buyback, it must return your full purchase price minus a mileage offset and pay your attorney fees. Margarian Law offers a free case review to Taycan owners.
Yes. PCM (Porsche Communication Management) freeze and black-screen issues are among the most commonly reported non-recall defects on 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. Porsche issued a TSB acknowledging that a memory leak and display-driver conflict in PCM software versions prior to 6.0 can cause the system to freeze, go black, or become completely unresponsive — taking navigation, climate control, Apple CarPlay, and the rearview camera display down with it. The fix is a full PCM 6.0 software update via PIWIS III. Many owners report requiring two or more dealer visits before receiving the correct update. If your Taycan has been to the dealer twice or more for PCM freeze without permanent resolution — and particularly if you also have open battery or brake recalls — the cumulative pattern may support a Song-Beverly claim. Document every PCM freeze with a dated video recording and keep every repair order, including any marked 'no fault found.'
Many Taycan owners — and NHTSA complaint filings — report that the vehicle's real-world driving range falls materially below the EPA-rated figures. Owners across 2020-2023 model years describe range falling 30-50% short of the advertised rating under normal driving conditions. The situation is compounded for owners subject to the battery fire recall interim remedy: the 80% charge cap imposed under recalls 23V840, 24V215, 24V217, 24V731, and 24V732 further reduces usable capacity beyond the original discrepancy. A class-action lawsuit filed in California federal court alleges that Porsche's EPA range figures are materially overstated, and NHTSA has opened a preliminary evaluation. If you purchased your Taycan based on stated range and are experiencing significantly less usable range — particularly with the charge cap in effect — California's Song-Beverly Act covers defects that substantially impair use or market value of a vehicle.
A 'cannot duplicate' (CND) or 'no fault found' result from a Porsche dealer is frustrating — but it does not end your legal rights. Under California's Song-Beverly Act, a CND visit still counts as a repair attempt if you brought the vehicle in with a legitimate complaint. Here is what to do: (1) Before every visit, record a dated video on your phone documenting the symptom in real time — a frozen PCM, a blank cluster, a charging failure. (2) Write out your complaint on the dealer's write-up sheet yourself, in specific terms. Do not let the service writer abbreviate your description. (3) Ask the service advisor to document in writing that a PIWIS III fault-code history scan was performed, not just a live-fault check. (4) For intermittent symptoms such as 12V drain, ask for an overnight vehicle hold with PIWIS III logging. (5) Keep every repair order, including CND ones — they are your evidence of repair attempts. (6) Submit your complaint to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov and to Porsche Cars North America in writing. Then contact an attorney to evaluate whether your documented repair history qualifies for a Song-Beverly claim.
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