2024 Porsche Taycan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2024-10-01 · campaign 24V732000 · 27,527 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity.
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2024-09-05 · campaign 24V654000 · 954 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2024-06-19 · campaign 24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2024-03-20 · campaign 24V217000 · 749 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/Cord:onboard 2023-12-13 · campaign 23V841000 · 41,345 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 numbe
Service bulletins (519)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-09-30 · No. 61-26-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
symptom-based workshop manual for noises in b-pillar area - correct felting of b-pillar trim panel
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-24 · No. 96-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
symptom-based workshop manual for noises from front wiper blade
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-23 · No. 198-23-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for cracking on roof module: procedure for damage documentation
Wheels 2026-09-14 · SPTL2609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
special tools and equipment information for alignment machines - q3 2026 software spec update available
Exterior Lighting 2026-09-09 · No. 86-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for vehicle color in front display/control panel wrong after replacing central computer (pcm)
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-01 · GR13D804 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal - high-voltage heating (ptc)
Showing the 6 most recent of 519 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-30 · Unknown Or Other“while driving my 2023 porsche taycan under normal conditions, the plastic underbody protection panel on the bottom of the vehicle came loose and detached. the metal underneath the plastic panel is now visibly bent. i did not hit any object. there was no impact. i did not hear or feel anything during driving. there were no warning lights, alarms, o…”
2026-02-05 · Visibility/Wiper“the in-cabin heater stopped working, and the temperature is in the single digits outside (currently 7 degrees), so i was not able to use the defroster to clear my windshield and it was dangerously cold inside the vehicle.…”
2025-01-17 · Electrical System“heater and defroster failed, no parts available, pcna and local dealer cannot fix at this time defroster failure makes vehicle potentially undriveable in bad winter weather…”
2024-11-14 · Unknown Or Other“i called porsche usa and they are refusing to help to fix the recall. i got a brand new porsche taycan never got the charging cable from the dealership. recall can not be fixed w out the charging cable. manufacturer voluntary service action issued program #wpu1 submit charging cable with nema power plug and update the porsche mobile charger soft…”
2024-10-31 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“see attached document for complaint. …”
2024-09-10 · Unknown Or Other“numerous electrical issues plaguing the vehicle. these issues pose a significant risk to both myself, my family and other road users. specifically, the car intermittently fails to recognize the key, both when starting and during operation. most alarmingly, the vehicle has demonstrated a dangerous behavior wherein it fails to detect my grip on the s…”
2024-04-28 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“my car indicated that there was a collision imminent when there was nothing in front of me and no car within any reasonable distance ahead of me either. the car tried to apply the brakes momentarily and then stopped. this happened on the i280 northbound lawrence expressway exit headed towards the stop light at the stevens creek blvd junction. the…”
2024-04-21 · Unknown Or Other“car lost power and two messages appeared “ electrical system error park vehicle in a safe place” “ engine control error park vehicle in a safe place”…”
2024-04-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this car completely shut down on a busy motorway and would not restart while blocking traffic. i called porsche auto service for a tow on a flatbed truck. they did not arrive for almost 5 hours while the car was dead standing still on a busy major intersection. porsche has had this car in repair and have still not updated what caused the problem…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.