2025 Porsche Taycan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
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.
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut 2025-07-15 · campaign 25V415000 · 284 vehicles
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
Risk: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the retaining ring and reinstall it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA6.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-10-01 · campaign 24V730000 · 183 vehicles
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Taycan vehicles. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the central computer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB8.
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.
Service bulletins (411)
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 411 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-20 · Power Train“the car suffered a critical electrical failure which resulted in the car abruptly losing power when driving at a speed of about 30 mph. the speed at which the car became unresponsive was so rapid that the car could not even be maneuvered from the middle lane into the right most lane for safety. the cars digital display system indicated nothing exce…”
2025-10-24 · Electrical System“this is a brand new electrical vehicle (2025), with just under 1000 miles on it. i was driving on a medium-speed highway when an electrical system error message appeared suddenly and the car lost the ability to accelerate. i coasted into the shoulder, shut it off, and unsuccessfully tried restarting it a few times before it came back on without the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.