Affected Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Porsche Taycan. Our law firm is also investigating 2024, 2025, 2026 Porsche Taycan for the same issues.

These issues seem to arise from defects in the EV Charging Port/Module.

What is thought of as the Lemon Law in California actually refers to a bill that was passed into law by the California legislature in 1971. Known then as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the Lemon Law is often thought to only cover newly purchased cars. In actual fact, it applies to new and used automobiles, bought or leased, with the used cars coming with the remains of a factory warranty. It also applies to things like new homes, appliances, and electronics, to name a few. The focal point of the law is that it holds the manufacturers of a product responsible for replacement or buyback after the manufacturer has made a number of separate attempts at repairing the issue. In other words, honoring the express warranty for the item if it cannot be repaired by requiring an exchange, or a refund/buyback of the item.

The vehicle must qualify to be eligible for coverage under the Lemon Law. When you need a Porsche Taycan lemon law attorney, Guardian Lemon Law should be the only law firm you need to call. Ask us about our Zero-Fee Guarantee in our initial free consultation. We can sue Porsche for selling you a defective, lemon Porsche Taycan once we determine the vehicle and issue qualify.

Will My Porsche Be Covered Under The Lemon Law In California?

For your automobile to qualify as a lemon and accordingly be eligible for replacement or refund, there are some criteria that need to be met.

• The vehicle remains covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or certified pre-owned warranty at the time of your original complaint, as well as any follow-up repair attempts
• A reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue with the car must be made. This is defined as two attempts for a problem that could be safety-related, four attempts for non-safety affecting defects
• The defect that exists on the vehicle must be considered substantial, defined as impacting the use, safety, or value of the automobile
• The vehicle is at the dealership for a period of greater than 30 days, with cumulative time during repair efforts
• The owner of the vehicle cannot have misused the vehicle and caused/created the issue

If you believe these apply to your Taycan, we want you to contact Guardian Lemon Law immediately. We can complete a case review to confirm, and a lemon lawyer to sue Porsche Model for charging port failure when they cannot get it repaired. We have a lawyer experienced in Porsche Taycan charging port failure lemon law cases ready to help you. The last remaining part of your claim to be reviewed and confirmed is the time limit for filing a claim.

The Time Limit For Filing A Lemon Lawsuit Against Porsche

The Statute of Limitations sets the filing limitation of a Lemon Law claim, as of 2025, using two different time limits for your claim. The first date is one year from the expiration of your original factory warranty. The second time limit is six years from the date you take delivery of your vehicle. The time limit that will apply to your vehicle is the earliest of the two dates. That date is the limit to file your claim or lawsuit. We encourage you to contact Guardian Lemon Law to have a case review completed and the process documented for your claim.

The Specific Symptoms, Issues And Defects On Your 2019-2023 Porsche Taycan Failure To Charge Issue

The common report is a failure to charge or a slower charging speed once plugged in. Porsche Taycan charging failures in 2019–2023 models usually originate from some kind of software communication issue, a damaged charge port actuator, or On-Board Charger (OBC) issues. Troubleshooting begins with standardizing hardware sequences, but persistent faults require a trip to a local Porsche Center for diagnosis and to get any replacement parts needed to fix it for you. Software updates can often cause charging failures as well.

The common issues found upon investigation by the dealer are:

• A stuck charging door causes a cross-lock error, where the charge door gets stuck halfway or fails to open completely. The Taycan has a “cross-lock” safety mechanism, where if one door sensor fails, it automatically locks the opposite door to prevent two charging cables from being plugged in at the same time
• A failure to initiate/maintain charge occurs when the vehicle drops an “unable to start charging” or “charging fault” message on the instrument cluster. This can be caused by either a faulty port lock mechanism, some type of debris blocking the port’s alignment sensor, or an older and failing 12V battery
• An AC / Level 2 charging failure is when the vehicle operates normally at DC Fast chargers but fails to accept Level 2 AC charging. This is typically the result of a failing 11kW or 22kW On-Board Charger (OBC), and the unit must be replaced, typically under warranty

Below are some steps you can take to validate the issue before taking the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis and potential repair.

• Unplug the cable, step out of your vehicle, lock the car using your remote, step away (at least 20 feet) for 15 minutes, and try again. The Taycan sometimes requires a deep software sleep/wake cycle to reset any port locks
• When using DC fast chargers, push and hold the heavy CCS cable upward until the latching mechanism grabs it. Third-party or worn cables can fail to trip the latch sensor
• If the internal DC fast-charge flap is left down, it can physically block the charge port door, triggering an “Impaired” error. Verify it is in the correct position.

What Are The Compensation Options Available Under California Lemon Law For Me?

The positive outcome and the win of your lemon lawsuit can result in getting you a replacement of the vehicle you are having issues with, or it will get you a refund for the purchase price of the vehicle. When we file your Porsche Taycan charging port failure lemon law lawsuit, you can choose the remedy that best suits you.

If you choose the refund of the purchase price, or in effect a buyback of the automobile, you are entitled to the full cost, including taxes, title fees, etc. The manufacturer will charge you for any mileage you placed on the vehicle before the issues began. If you choose to have the vehicle replaced, the unit must be the same model or financially equitable to the model they are taking back if they don’t have a like for like model available.

There is one other thing you are entitled to when it comes to settling a Lemon Law claim. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed and do need to be documented. Keep every record if you think you have a lemon on your hands. Please call Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Porsche Taycan defective EV charging port/module lemon lawsuit filed on your behalf.

The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee

Starting with every new client’s initial meeting, there is no charge for them. There is no obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law after that meeting, either. We provide a 2nd opinion service as well. You may ask us to look at your case when you have been working with another law firm, and they aren’t responding, or may not be delivering what they promised they would. This is also free of charge.

This is the Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee. What this means is that we will never ask a client for upfront legal fees before taking a case. meaning that you will never have to worry about out-of-pocket money being required before we take you on as a client.

The guarantee extends all the way to the end of your case. If we don’t win your lawsuit, we will not bill you for representation. No fees at all. Please call Guardian Lemon Law when you need a law firm that will fearlessly pursue Porsche to help you address your lemon law vehicle. The best part of California Lemon Law is that when we win your lawsuit, Porsche has to pay your reasonable legal fees. We are that confident that we will win your case. Always choose Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Porsche Taycan charging port failure lemon lawyer. We are ready to take on Porsche and win on your behalf.