2020 Porsche Taycan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 17%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,950miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Porsche Taycan, 17% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,950 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the freeway at c. 55mph in moderate traffic, the car lost all motor power and stared to coast to a standstill. An error was on the display saying 'drive system control fault - park vehicle safely. I managed to get to a slip road off the freeway and the car juddered to a halt from around 15mph until complete stop. There was no response the throttle at any time. I powered off the car using the power button on the dashboard, then immediately switched it back on. Once back on, the car was operating normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414731, filed 2021-05, 4,950 miles“As I was coasting to a stop at a stoplight the car shuddered and lost all power from the engine. I was able to stop the car and a red warning on the dashboard said 'drive system control fault, park vehicle safely'. I've heard from a number of other Taycan owners and they have had the same problem while driving, in some cases on the freeway and had to stop in the left hand lane. I believe this fault is very dangerous and serious. I am very concerned this could happen to me while driving at speed, and could result in an accident and/or injury to me or others. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415110, filed 2021-05, 6,000 miles“The car showed an electrical error & lost power then shut down on the freeway. Once the car came to a complete stop I was unable to get out of the vehicle because it locked me inside. This is a safety hazard and had I not take the precautions to exit the freeway I may not have survived. This needs to be investigated as from what I've ready, this has been a common issue in this vehicle. It happened first on the ,'december 16th & then again december 25th. Software and the 12v battery were replaced the first time, and the day after the car was picked up from service it happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #11386164, filed 2021-01, 115 miles“During my ownership, the vehicle experienced multiple dangerous failures. It suddenly lost power while driving with my 2‑year‑old child onboard, and on another occasion the steering wheel locked for several seconds on the freeway. The car has had numerous recalls, and the dealer later confirmed an EV motor failure but offered no buyback. These defects created serious safety risks and caused significant financial loss, which I believe requires NHTSA’s attention.”
NHTSA complaint #11697761, filed 2025-11“While driving my electric vehicle, I experienced a sudden loss of power. The car abruptly stopped, leaving tire marks on the street, and the steering wheel began shaking. At the same time, an error message appeared on the dashboard, indicating an engine failure and instructing me to pull over immediately for safety. Fortunately, I was driving alone that day and had chosen an alternative residential route, which allowed for slower speeds and less traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627616, filed 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 11037863Sep 1, 2026Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WTL2 – Replacing Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
- 11037862Sep 1, 2026Technical Information for Campaign WTL2 – Replacing Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
- 11037066Aug 24, 2026Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WTL5 Over-the-Air (OTA) Update– Reprogramming the high-voltage battery control unit (BMCe)
- 11032387Apr 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
- 11032274Apr 8, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563
- 11030909Mar 5, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission fluid. Part number 00004321048. The cars affected are ones that use the part number listed.
- 11029202Feb 27, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (00004321048) Transmission fluid. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
- 11029150Feb 12, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 7 speed dual clutch gear box. Part numbers 0BG300047 and 0BG300047X are affected. Cars that are involved are ones that use…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Porsche Taycan
53 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Porsche Taycan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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