Porsche Taycan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 273 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Taycan, across 6 model years (2020–2025). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (92). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Porsche Taycan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Taycan year: 2020, 2021, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Taycan: 92 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2022 Taycan: 79 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2021 Taycan: 71 complaints, 21 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2025 Taycan: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2024 Taycan: 9 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2023 Taycan: 20 complaints, 11 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche Taycan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 144 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/brake Hold | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Porsche Taycan problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2020: electrical system (53)
All Porsche Taycan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Taycan | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Taycan | 9 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Taycan | 20 | 11 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Taycan | 79 | 12 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Taycan | 71 | 21 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Taycan | 92 | 12 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Taycan years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (92), 2021 (71), 2022 (79) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Taycan year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche Taycan?
Electrical System, with 144 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Taycan have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.