NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Safety Record
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 90 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has no star ratings from the federal crash-test program, with NHTSA not having crash-tested this model year. Therefore, a Safety Index score cannot be computed. The vehicle's record shows a Light recall and complaint burden band, reflecting 4 recall campaigns. These recalls are concentrated in the electrical and propulsion systems. Owner-submitted complaints total 90, though NHTSA does not verify these accounts. The absence of federal crash-test data means no assessment of crash protection can be made from this record.
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries 4 federal recall campaigns rated at a Light burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 90 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
The 2020 Taycan Turbo S lands in the Light recall and complaint burden band, meaning its combined federal record is relatively modest for a vehicle of this class and age. All 4 recall campaigns share a single theme - the electrical and high-voltage propulsion architecture - which reflects the broader industry learning curve around battery-electric systems during the Taycan's launch generation. The 90 unverified complaints skew heavily toward the Electrical System, reinforcing that pattern. The single alleged crash and single alleged fire in the complaint record are notable data points even at unverified status. No NHTSA-tested sibling years exist for navigational comparison within our data set, so the crash-test gap cannot be bridged by a closely related federal result.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S have any recalls?
All 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Taycan Turbo S target the electrical system. Two address the high-voltage traction battery propulsion system, one covers the onboard charging cable and cord, and one involves the instrument cluster and panel. NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive directives visible in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V217000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-03-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V215000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-03-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD23V841000
Risk: 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, ant
Reported 2023-12-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V176000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-03-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
Owners have filed 90 unverified allegations with NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently reported components are the Electrical System with 52 alleged incidents, the Engine with 22, and the Power Train with 15. Forward Collision Avoidance, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Service Brakes each appear in the complaint record as well. These are unverified consumer reports, not established findings.
90 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
Any used 2020 Taycan Turbo S may carry open, unrepaired recall campaigns. Run the vehicle's specific 17-character VIN through the free federal lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether any of the 4 known campaigns have been remedied on that individual unit.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2020 Taycan Turbo S, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year - the absence of a score is a testing gap, not a safety judgment.
- All 4 recall campaigns for this model year target electrical system components, specifically the high-voltage traction battery, the onboard charging cable, and the instrument cluster, reflecting propulsion-system issues tied to the first-generation Taycan platform.
- The 90 unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA are dominated by Electrical System allegations at 52 reports, with the complaint record also including one alleged crash and one alleged fire - both unverified and not established as defects by NHTSA.
- Prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the specific vehicle being considered has had its open recall campaigns repaired by an authorized dealer.
FAQ2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S safety questions
Was the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 90 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 90 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.