2021 Porsche Taycan

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2021 Porsche Taycan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:19:24.703Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Porsche Taycan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 2020: 90 complaints 2020 2021: 69 complaints 2021 2022: 78 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 2 complaints 2025
2021: 69 complaints
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YearComplaints
202090
202169
202278
202319
20249
20252

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Sunday September 8 I plugged my Taycan into my charger at approxmately 1PM. Later I went into my garage approximately 3PM to get something, and it was filled with smoke.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240909

ENGINE 23%

23% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I was driving N/B 101 freeway w my wife at approx 70 mph. I felt the rear end slip ever so slightly and thought maybe I somehow lost traction w the road. I continued driving and it occurred twice more in the span of a few miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240421

The brakes had no air pressure when trying to slow down; Completely Totalled Which then caused a collision into another vehicle; The car had significant damage with inspection by Insurance adjuster and collision team; No warning lights and had been...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230530

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210507 — suspension

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 21V157000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210517 — PE (closed 20211223)

Loss of Motive Power

R 20210730 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

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.

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.

Campaign 21V486000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211001 — suspension

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 21V362000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211001 — seat belts

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 21V608000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211028 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 21V697000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211202 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 21V794000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220310 — suspension, tires

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.

Campaign 22V052000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220407 — seat belts

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat.

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.

Campaign 22V100000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220722 — seats

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.

Campaign 22V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220805 — back over prevention, power train

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles.

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.

Campaign 22V404000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230127 — suspension

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.

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.

Campaign 22V921000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230427 — electrical system, seat belts

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 23V176000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230705 — electrical system, 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.

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.

Campaign 23V347000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240614 — electrical system

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 23V840000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241008 — electrical system

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 24V215000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241009 — electrical system

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 24V217000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241024 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 23V841000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241122 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 24V731000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250129 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 24V455000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250806 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 24V732000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260213 — back over prevention

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.

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.

Campaign 25V896000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Porsche Taycan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V157000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V486000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V362000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V608000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V697000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V794000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V052000 (suspension, tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V100000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V278000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V404000 (back over prevention, power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V921000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V176000 (electrical system, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V347000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V840000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V215000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V217000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V841000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V731000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V455000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V732000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V896000 (back over prevention) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2021 Porsche Taycan reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche Taycan?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Taycan have?

21 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.