2023 Porsche Taycan reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Porsche Taycan over 4 years — 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Taycan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 11 recalls on file, including Camera, Front passenger seat weight sensor, and Electrical system, software.

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 (9 of 20), then Service brakes (7) and Engine (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (8 of 20). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Taycan has 79 complaints, 20 per year, and the 2024 has 9 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Porsche Taycan. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (11)

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 Front passenger seat weight sensor 2025-05-05 · NHTSA campaign 25V221000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Remedy Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA2.

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 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 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 electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-09-01 · NHTSA campaign 23V615000

Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.

Remedy Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB2.

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.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Electrical system

Service brakes

Engine

Air bags

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Speed control

Steering

Structure

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"There is a red ring that comes up on left side of dashboard that has text inside it that says "Keep hands on steering wheel." It removes acceleration of the car and stiffens the steering wheel until you jerk the wheel…"
Steering · filed 2026-09-17
"When the forward collision warning activates, the braking pedal loses its effectiveness and causes the car to brake much more slowly than it should, which actually increases the chance of a collision occurring. This has…"
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-05-11
"On March 21, 2026 my Taycan motor wire disconnected from the battery during routine city driving The car was In the Middle lane of [XXX] waiting to turn left onto [XXX] A warning light said Car not drivable , pull over…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-03-28
"While charging my 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S at an Electrify America station, white smoke began emitting from the front wheel/charging port area. The vehicle also produced a burning odor inside the cabin. I immediately…"
Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-26
"1. Do not charge the car more 80% fire risk. 2. Loss of power stalling,software malfunction. 3. Battery/Electrical: Battery issues,erratic instrument panel gauges or lights. electronic stability control overheating. 4.…"
Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-02-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan 4S 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan GTS 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo SW 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	80	80	80 MPG / 235 mi range	$950
Taycan 4S Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	78	78	78 MPG / 230 mi range	$950
Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	79	81	80 MPG / 235 mi range	$950
Taycan 4S Performance Battery	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	82	82	82 MPG / 206 mi range	$900
Taycan GTS	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	83	82	83 MPG / 246 mi range	$900
Taycan GTS Sport Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	80	80	80 MPG / 233 mi range	$950
Taycan Perf Battery Plus	—	Automatic (2-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	78	88	82 MPG / 242 mi range	$950
Taycan Performance Battery	—	Automatic (2-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	79	88	83 MPG / 208 mi range	$900
Taycan Turbo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	81	80	81 MPG / 238 mi range	$950
Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	80	78	79 MPG / 233 mi range	$950
Taycan Turbo S	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	76	74	75 MPG / 222 mi range	$1000
Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo	—	Automatic (2-speed)	All-wheel drive	76	74	75 MPG / 222 mi range	$1000

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 2023 Porsche Taycan reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Porsche Taycan?

Is the 2023 Porsche Taycan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Taycan has 79 complaints, 20 per year, and the 2024 has 9 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Porsche Taycan been recalled?

The 2023 Porsche Taycan has 11 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 2023 Porsche Taycan?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2023 Porsche Taycan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Porsche Taycan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Porsche Taycan is 79.8 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.