2021 Porsche Taycan reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2021 Porsche Taycan holds 70 complaints after 6 years, a rate of 17 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Taycan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 21 recalls on file, including Camera, Electrical system, software, and Traction battery.

2020 Porsche Taycan — Photo by Vauxford, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (37 of 70), then Engine (16) and Powertrain (11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Taycan has 91 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2022 has 79 complaints, 20 per year. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Porsche Taycan. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (21)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V896000

Summary 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."

Remedy 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.

Recall electrical system, software 2024-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V731000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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 November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2024-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V732000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbers for this recall are ARB6 and ARB7. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217.

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2024-06-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V455000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.

Remedy 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.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2024-03-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V217000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2024-03-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V215000

Summary 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.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-12-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V840000

Summary 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 high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.

Recall Onboard charging cable 2023-12-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V841000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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 were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.

Recall Hydraulic brakes 2023-05-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V347000

Summary 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."

Remedy Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2023-03-17 · NHTSA campaign 23V176000

Summary 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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy 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.

Recall suspension, front, MacPherson strut 2022-12-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V921000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo 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.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB8.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2022-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V404000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including rearview camera image) could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6.

Recall Seats 2022-04-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V278000

Summary Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5.

Recall seat belts, rear or other, buckle 2022-02-22 · NHTSA campaign 22V100000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Remedy Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA4.

Recall Suspension 2022-02-02 · NHTSA campaign 22V052000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2021 Taycan vehicle. The front and rear suspension may be misaligned.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the front and rear axles, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA2.

Recall exterior lighting, hazard warning lights 2021-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 21V794000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1.

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components 2021-09-08 · NHTSA campaign 21V697000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

Remedy Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.

Recall seat belts, rear or other, retractor 2021-08-04 · NHTSA campaign 21V608000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, engine control module, software 2021-06-29 · NHTSA campaign 21V486000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4S, 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.

Remedy Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.

Recall suspension, front 2021-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 21V362000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.

Remedy Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.

Recall Suspension 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V157000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.

Remedy Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

Complaints by component (70 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Powertrain

Service brakes

Back-over prevention

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Visibility and wipers

Speed control

Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

Steering

Wheels

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Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I was making a left hand turn into a shopping center today around 4:55pm and the collision indicator flashed on and jerked my car to a stop in the middle of the road. There were no cars in my immediate area so it should…"
Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-17
"There are currently hundreds (if not thousands) of cars, operating on roads of USA, that at any particular time stop in the middle of the road. The power is cut off and Engine Control Error is displayed on the monitor.…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-03-20
"The vehicle’s battery module became defective and would not accept or hold a charge. When attempting to charge the vehicle using standard charging equipment, the battery system repeatedly failed to initiate or complete…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-02-27
"I was stopped at an intersection waiting for traffic. There was a small opening in traffic, and I accelerated rapidly from a stop while making a left turn to enter traffic when the "engine/motor" suddenly completely…"
Engine · filed 2025-12-05
"About a month ago while driving at low speed (about 25mph), the car started to shake and the following error was displayed - Engine Control Error - Park Vehicle in a Safe Place. I pulled over, shut the car down, waited…"
Engine · filed 2025-10-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	76	77	76 MPG / 215 mi range	$1000
Taycan 4S Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	75	75	75 MPG / 215 mi range	$1000
Taycan 4S Perf Battery	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	79	80	79 MPG / 199 mi range	$950
Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	75	81	77 MPG / 227 mi range	$1000
Taycan Perf Battery	—	Automatic (2-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	76	84	79 MPG / 200 mi range	$900
Taycan Perf Battery Plus	—	Automatic (2-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	71	80	75 MPG / 225 mi range	$1000
Taycan Turbo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	71	75	73 MPG / 212 mi range	$1000
Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	72	72	72 MPG / 204 mi range	$1050
Taycan Turbo S	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	69	71	70 MPG / 201 mi range	$1100
Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	74	73	73 MPG / 202 mi range	$1050

Specs and fitment

J1 platform, 2020–present

Body styles Sedan, Cross Turismo, Sport Turismo

Tire size 225/55R19 to 265/35R21 (staggered; trim dependent) front / 275/45R19 to 305/30R21 (staggered; trim dependent) rear

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 21V-794 covers certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles whose pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate outside emergencies, failing FMVSS 108; dealers reprogram the hazard lights. Recall 22V-100 covers certain 2020-2021 Taycan models with an optional rear center seat whose center seat belt buckle wiring may block the right rear child-seat anchors; dealers reroute or replace the harness.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Porsche Taycan reliable?

What are common problems with a 2021 Porsche Taycan?

Is the 2021 Porsche Taycan more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2021 Porsche Taycan been recalled?

The 2021 Porsche Taycan has 21 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche Taycan?

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the 2021 Porsche Taycan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Porsche Taycan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Porsche Taycan is 74.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Porsche Taycan need engine oil changes?

No. The Taycan is battery-electric and has no combustion-engine oil service. Other fluids still need scheduled maintenance.

What does recall 21V-794 cover on the Taycan?

Certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles whose pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate incorrectly—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.

What tire sizes does the Taycan use?

About 225/55R19 to 265/35R21 in staggered fitments depending on trim.