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2020 Porsche Taycan 4S

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 63 on record.

2020 Porsche Taycan 4S at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints2
Combined69 MPGe

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2020 Porsche Taycan 4S recalls 4

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #24V215000 · manufacturer #ARA4 · 20/03/2024

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.

Fix: 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 cus…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #24V217000 · manufacturer #ARA5 · 20/03/2024

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.

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. Owne…

Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard NHTSA Campaign #23V841000 · manufacturer #APB6 · 13/12/2023

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.

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 …

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #23V176000 · manufacturer #APA2 · 17/03/2023

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 t…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Porsche Taycan 4S common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2020 Porsche Taycan 4S efficiency & running costs

Combined69 MPGe
City68 MPGe
Highway71 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$1,100
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A2)
Electric range203 mi
Charge time (240V)10.5 hours
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$5,500
Energy only$5,500
Per mile$0.07

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Porsche Taycan 4S vehicles on record

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2020 Porsche Taycan 4S — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S get?

The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S has a U.S. EPA estimate of 69 MPGe combined (68 city / 71 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.