Model year
2021 Porsche Taycan
NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 71 complaints for the 2021 Porsche Taycan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 13 recalls and 1 complaint under TAYCAN TURBO, TAYCAN TURBO CROSS TURISM, TAYCAN TURBO S, and TAYCAN TURBO S CROSS TURI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (27), ENGINE (16), POWER TRAIN (12). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 70–79 MPGe combined and 41–48.1 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $900–$1,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 93 complaints
- 2021 71 complaints
- 2022 80 complaints
- 2023 21 complaints
- 2024 9 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
24V732000 · Oct 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
24V731000 · Oct 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
24V455000 · Jun 19, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
24V217000 · Mar 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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…
24V215000 · Mar 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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…
23V841000 · Dec 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
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…
23V840000 · Dec 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The…
23V347000 · May 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
23V176000 · Mar 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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.…
11 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
71 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TAYCAN TURBO | 5 | 0 |
| TAYCAN TURBO CROSS TURISM | 2 | 0 |
| TAYCAN TURBO S | 5 | 1 |
| TAYCAN TURBO S CROSS TURI | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21013 | Loss of Motive Power · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | May 17, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 79 | 80 | 79 | 42.4 | 199 | $950 |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 75 | 81 | 77 | 43.5 | 227 | $1,000 |
| Taycan Perf Battery · Automatic (A2) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 76 | 84 | 79 | 41.0 | 200 | $900 |
| Taycan Perf Battery Plus · Automatic (A2) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 71 | 80 | 75 | 44.9 | 225 | $1,000 |
| Taycan Turbo · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 71 | 75 | 73 | 45.0 | 212 | $1,000 |
| Taycan Turbo S · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 69 | 71 | 70 | 48.1 | 201 | $1,100 |
| Taycan 4 Cross Turismo · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 76 | 77 | 76 | 44.1 | 215 | $1,000 |
| Taycan 4S Cross Turismo · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 75 | 75 | 75 | 45.0 | 215 | $1,000 |
| Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 74 | 73 | 73 | 46.0 | 202 | $1,050 |
| Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 72 | 72 | 72 | 46.9 | 204 | $1,050 |
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