2020 Porsche Taycan - Faults, Recalls & Parts

Fault profile

Every federal complaint on this vehicle, grouped by component family.

Electrical system

Engine & cooling

Power train

Driver assistance

Fuel system

Brakes

Steering

Other

Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

Known issues

The largest complaint clusters, with common replacement parts for each.

Electrical system

54 complaints1 fire report

"Car displayed the following message: "Electrical System Error" and simultaneously lost all drive train power and mobility. Would not restart...."- from a federal complaint filed against this model

Common replacement parts

Engine Control Module

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Mass Air Flow Sensor

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MAP Sensor

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Engine & cooling

22 complaints1 fire report

"The EV had a âEngine Control Errorâ and suffered engine failure on Jan 6th 2026 at 5:17pm. It happened out of nowhere without any warning at low speed...."- from a federal complaint filed against this model

Common replacement parts

Complete Engine Assembly

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Cylinder Head

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Head Gasket Set

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Power train

15 complaints

"Vehicle lost all power with no response from the accelerator pedal causing me to almost get killed on a two lane highway. I was able to somehow coast into the grass on the side of the highway..."- from a federal complaint filed against this model

Common replacement parts

Transmission Oil Cooler

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Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Manual Transmission Assembly

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Federal defect investigations

Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.

Investigation	Status	Component	Subject
PE21013 opened May 2021	closed Dec 2021	Electrical System	Loss of Motive Power - led to recall 21V486000 In May 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) of complaints received alleging a loss of motive power while in motion at any speed with no prior warning to the driver in the 2020-2021 model year (MY) Porsche Taycan

Recall campaigns

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at any franchised dealer.

Campaign	Component	Summary	Remedy
25V896000	Back Over Prevention	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 displ	Free at dealer
24V732000	Electrical System	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.	Free at dealer
24V731000	Electrical System	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.	Free at dealer
24V455000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.	Free at dealer
23V347000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	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	Free at dealer
22V404000	Power Train	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 dire	Free at dealer
22V278000	Seats	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.	Free at dealer
22V100000	Seat Belts	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	Free at dealer
21V911000	Suspension	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.	Free at dealer
21V794000	Exterior Lighting	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 t	Free at dealer
21V697000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	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.	Free at dealer
21V486000	Engine And Engine Cooling	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 Turb	Free at dealer

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 12 recall campaigns on file. Every one is a free repair at a franchised dealer, but only if it has been done; an unrepaired recall is a bargaining chip, not a deal-breaker.
Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where this vehicle fails. A history with repeated repairs in exactly those systems tells you the car had the problem; a history with none of them tells you it may not have been fixed yet.

Every part on this vehicle

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Brakes

Front Brake Pads		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Brake Pads	Rear discs; economy cars may use drums/shoes instead	Buy it now on eBay
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Front Brake Rotors		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Brake Rotors		Buy it now on eBay
Brake Drums	Rear drum brake vehicles only	Buy it now on eBay
Front Brake Caliper		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Brake Caliper		Buy it now on eBay
Brake Master Cylinder		Buy it now on eBay
Brake Hose		Buy it now on eBay
Brake Hardware Kit		Buy it now on eBay
ABS Control Module	ABS became widespread early 1990s; standard by 2012	Buy it now on eBay
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor		Buy it now on eBay
Brake Fluid Reservoir		Buy it now on eBay
Brake Pedal Pad	Mostly universal fitment	Buy it now on eBay

Suspension

Front Struts		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Shocks		Buy it now on eBay
Strut Mount		Buy it now on eBay
Coil Springs		Buy it now on eBay
Leaf Springs	Trucks and older RWD vehicles	Buy it now on eBay
Upper Control Arm		Buy it now on eBay
Lower Control Arm		Buy it now on eBay
Control Arm Bushings		Buy it now on eBay
Ball Joint		Buy it now on eBay
Sway Bar Links		Buy it now on eBay
Sway Bar Bushings		Buy it now on eBay
Sway Bar		Buy it now on eBay
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Trailing Arm		Buy it now on eBay
Air Suspension Compressor	Luxury/SUV trims only	Buy it now on eBay
Air Suspension Spring	Luxury/SUV trims only	Buy it now on eBay
Camber Alignment Kit		Buy it now on eBay
Coilover Kit	Aftermarket performance upgrade rather than OE replacement	Buy it now on eBay

Steering

Steering Rack and Pinion		Buy it now on eBay
Electric Power Steering Motor	EPS-equipped vehicles	Buy it now on eBay
Inner Tie Rod		Buy it now on eBay
Outer Tie Rod End		Buy it now on eBay
Steering Column		Buy it now on eBay
Steering Wheel		Buy it now on eBay
Clock Spring	Airbag-era vehicles; spiral cable behind wheel	Buy it now on eBay

Engine

Engine Mount	EVs have motor mounts; keyword still works	Buy it now on eBay
Engine Splash Shield		Buy it now on eBay

Engine Management

Vehicle Speed Sensor

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Ignition

Push Button Start Switch

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Cooling

Coolant Reservoir	EVs have coolant loops for battery/electronics	Buy it now on eBay
Radiator Support		Buy it now on eBay

Drivetrain

Front CV Axle		Buy it now on eBay
Rear CV Axle	AWD/RWD independent-rear vehicles	Buy it now on eBay
CV Boot Kit		Buy it now on eBay
Differential Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Wheel Studs		Buy it now on eBay

Electrical

Battery Cable		Buy it now on eBay
Fuse Box		Buy it now on eBay
Relay	Standardized ISO relays	Buy it now on eBay
Body Control Module		Buy it now on eBay
Instrument Cluster	Mileage-programmed; note on page	Buy it now on eBay
Horn	Largely universal	Buy it now on eBay
Power Window Motor		Buy it now on eBay
Power Window Switch		Buy it now on eBay
Door Lock Actuator		Buy it now on eBay
Key Fob Remote		Buy it now on eBay
Backup Camera	Mandatory on new US vehicles from May 2018	Buy it now on eBay
Parking Assist Sensor		Buy it now on eBay
12V Power Outlet		Buy it now on eBay
Ground Strap		Buy it now on eBay
Trailer Wiring Harness		Buy it now on eBay

HVAC

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AC Condenser		Buy it now on eBay
AC Evaporator		Buy it now on eBay
AC Expansion Valve		Buy it now on eBay
AC Receiver Drier		Buy it now on eBay
AC Hose Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Blower Motor		Buy it now on eBay
Blower Motor Resistor		Buy it now on eBay
Climate Control Module		Buy it now on eBay
Cabin Air Filter	Rare before late 1990s	Buy it now on eBay
AC Pressure Switch		Buy it now on eBay

Lighting

Headlight Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Headlight Bulbs	Bulb size specific; model keyword still standard search	Buy it now on eBay
Tail Light Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Fog Light Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Turn Signal Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Side Marker Light		Buy it now on eBay
Third Brake Light	Mandatory on US cars from 1986	Buy it now on eBay
License Plate Light		Buy it now on eBay
Dome Light Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Headlight Switch		Buy it now on eBay

Body

Hood		Buy it now on eBay
Front Fender		Buy it now on eBay
Front Bumper Cover		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Bumper Cover		Buy it now on eBay
Bumper Reinforcement Bar		Buy it now on eBay
Grille		Buy it now on eBay
Side Mirror		Buy it now on eBay
Mirror Glass		Buy it now on eBay
Exterior Door Handle		Buy it now on eBay
Door Hinge		Buy it now on eBay
Hood Latch		Buy it now on eBay
Hood Lift Struts		Buy it now on eBay
Trunk Lid		Buy it now on eBay
Liftgate	SUVs/hatchbacks	Buy it now on eBay
Liftgate Struts		Buy it now on eBay
Fender Liner		Buy it now on eBay
Mud Flaps		Buy it now on eBay
Running Boards	Trucks/SUVs	Buy it now on eBay
Roof Rack Cross Bars		Buy it now on eBay
Rear Spoiler		Buy it now on eBay
Emblem Set		Buy it now on eBay
Antenna		Buy it now on eBay
Rocker Panel	Rust repair staple for older vehicles	Buy it now on eBay
Quarter Panel		Buy it now on eBay
Cowl Panel Grille		Buy it now on eBay
Door Weatherstrip Seal		Buy it now on eBay

Glass

Windshield	Freight-heavy; local install more common but glass sells on eBay	Buy it now on eBay
Rear Window Glass		Buy it now on eBay
Door Window Glass		Buy it now on eBay
Window Regulator		Buy it now on eBay
Wiper Blades	Size-specific but model search is the standard pattern	Buy it now on eBay
Wiper Arm		Buy it now on eBay
Windshield Wiper Motor		Buy it now on eBay
Windshield Washer Pump		Buy it now on eBay
Washer Fluid Reservoir		Buy it now on eBay

Interior

Front Seat		Buy it now on eBay
Seat Cover Set		Buy it now on eBay
Seat Belt		Buy it now on eBay
Seat Belt Buckle		Buy it now on eBay
Floor Mats		Buy it now on eBay
Carpet Set		Buy it now on eBay
Dashboard		Buy it now on eBay
Dash Cover		Buy it now on eBay
Glove Box		Buy it now on eBay
Center Console		Buy it now on eBay
Console Lid Armrest		Buy it now on eBay
Door Panel		Buy it now on eBay
Headliner		Buy it now on eBay
Sun Visor		Buy it now on eBay
Rearview Mirror		Buy it now on eBay
Radio Head Unit	OE replacement; aftermarket DIN units are their own world	Buy it now on eBay
Car Speakers	Sized by diameter more than vehicle	Buy it now on eBay
Steering Wheel Cover	Universal sizing	Buy it now on eBay

Wheels

Wheel Rim		Buy it now on eBay
Hubcaps		Buy it now on eBay
Wheel Center Caps		Buy it now on eBay
TPMS Sensor	US-mandated on all new vehicles from Sept 2007	Buy it now on eBay
Valve Stems		Buy it now on eBay
Spare Tire Kit		Buy it now on eBay
Jack Kit		Buy it now on eBay
Lug Nuts	Thread/seat specific	Buy it now on eBay
Wheel Spacers	Bolt-pattern specific	Buy it now on eBay
Tires	Searched by tire size not vehicle; link the size from vehicle specs	Buy it now on eBay

Hybrid & EV

EV Battery Module		Buy it now on eBay
Charge Port Assembly	Plug-in vehicles	Buy it now on eBay
Onboard Charger	Plug-in vehicles	Buy it now on eBay
DC to DC Converter		Buy it now on eBay
Inverter Assembly		Buy it now on eBay
Electric Drive Motor		Buy it now on eBay
EV Charging Cable	J1772/NACS standard; not vehicle specific	Buy it now on eBay
Battery Cooling Pump		Buy it now on eBay
High Voltage Cable		Buy it now on eBay
Battery Contactor		Buy it now on eBay