NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Porsche Taycan Safety Record
The 2020 Porsche Taycan has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 12 recalls and 90 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2020 Porsche Taycan, the most striking aspect of its safety profile is the absence of federal crash-test data. NHTSA has not evaluated this model year, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned. Shoppers are left to weigh other factors, such as the 12 distinct recall campaigns issued for the 2020 Taycan, alongside 90 owner-reported complaints. This data places the vehicle in a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, indicating a significant volume of reported issues.
The 2020 Porsche Taycan was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is associated with 12 recall campaigns documented in NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 12 |
| Owner complaints | 90 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Porsche Taycan?
The 2020 Taycan enters the US market with a "Heavy" burden classification from the Safety Desk, indicating a significant volume of recall and complaint activity in its debut year. The breadth of this activity is notable: twelve separate recall campaigns address critical systems, from the high-voltage battery software to brake hose integrity and the backup camera. This distribution suggests systemic, rather than isolated, issues across multiple safety-relevant components. Owner complaints, numbering 90, strongly align with these recall themes, particularly in their focus on electrical and propulsion concerns. This consistency points to the complexities of the Taycan's high-voltage architecture in its initial configuration. Of particular concern is the single alleged fire reported within the complaint data, which, when considered alongside a specific recall for battery short-circuiting, highlights the importance of verifying the resolution of all open recalls on this model year. No federal crash-test data for any Taycan model year is available, preventing an objective assessment of its crashworthiness from NHTSA's published ratings.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?
The 2020 Taycan is named in five documented recall campaigns drawn from the data provided. Components addressed include the backup camera sensing system, high-voltage battery software carrying a short-circuit risk, front brake hoses susceptible to cracking and fluid leakage, and a hydraulic brake warning indicator reported to display an incorrect alert. The brake hose cracking concern is the most operationally significant item flagged; owners should verify with Porsche whether remedy work has been completed on their specific vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V896000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Reported 2025-12-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24V731000
Risk: 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 previou
Reported 2024-10-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V732000
Risk: 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 r
Reported 2024-10-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS24V455000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-06-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V347000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-05-16
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)22V404000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-06-08
SEATS22V278000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-04-26
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY22V100000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-02-22
SUSPENSION:REAR21V911000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-11-19
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS21V794000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-10-13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS21V697000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-09-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE21V486000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-06-29
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Porsche Taycan?
Ninety complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Taycan, all of which are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently alleged problem area is the Electrical System, cited in 52 reports. Engine concerns account for 22 alleged reports, Power Train for 15, Forward Collision Avoidance for 9, Fuel and Propulsion System for 9, and Service Brakes for 7. One crash and one fire are alleged within the complaint set; no injuries or deaths are recorded.
90 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Porsche Taycan?
Purchasers of a used 2020 Taycan should verify the vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov. This will confirm whether any of the 12 recall campaigns for the model remain open and unrepaired on that specific unit, as recall completion status varies by individual vehicle and is not assumed from model-year data alone.
- The 2020 Taycan was not crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings exist for this specific model year and no Safety Index score can be assigned or inferred.
- A recall covering certain 2020 Taycan vehicles addresses front brake hoses that can develop cracks and leak fluid, a condition with direct braking-system implications that owners should confirm has been remedied on their unit.
- A separate recall targets high-voltage battery software in certain 2020 through 2023 Taycan vehicles due to a potential short-circuit risk, making open-recall verification by VIN especially important for this model year.
- Ninety unverified complaints on file with NHTSA place the Electrical System as the most frequently alleged problem area with 52 reports, consistent with the battery and software recall themes that define this launch-year vehicle's federal safety record.
FAQ2020 Porsche Taycan safety questions
Was the 2020 Porsche Taycan 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 12 recalls and 90 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Taycan have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Porsche Taycan. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Porsche Taycan?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 90 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Porsche Taycan. 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 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.