NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Porsche Taycan 4S Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Porsche Taycan 4S owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S, describing incidents dated October 1, 2024 to December 15, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11646798 · Filed
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
ODI #11617476 · Filed
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V455000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
NHTSA #24V215000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2024 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 606 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign ARA4 · Owners notified October 8, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
NHTSA #24V217000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2024 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 749 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign ARA5 · Owners notified October 9, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
NHTSA #23V841000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Charging — Cable/Cord — Onboard · NHTSA notice
Reported December 13, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 41,345 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign APB6 · Owners notified October 24, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #23V176000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported March 17, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 130 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign APA2 · Owners notified April 27, 2023
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Porsche Taycan 4S model years
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