NHTSA lists 71 complaints for the 2021 Porsche Taycan, 4 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as PORSCHE TAYCAN.
Recalls
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21 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 21.
Date: 2025-12-19. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-10-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-10-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 pr (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-19. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-03-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 ARA (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-03-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
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 on October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA4.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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, a (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-05-16. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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 Dis (excerpt)
Consequence: An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-03-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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, (excerpt)
Consequence: A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
954 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 509 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 155 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 81 |
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| ENGINE | 42 |
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| STRUCTURE | 39 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 38 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 26 |
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| WHEELS | 25 |
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11037857
Date: 2026-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE.
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises in B-Pillar Area - Correct Felting of B-Pillar Trim Panel
11037849
Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
11037840
Date: 2026-09-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Technical Information for Cracking on Roof Module: Procedure for Damage Documentation
11037868
Date: 2026-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS.
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
11037805
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM)
11037785
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Technical Information for Warranty Extension for Front Door Wiring Harness related to Real Top View (RTV) issues
11037795
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
11037862
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Technical Information for Campaign WTL2 a Replacing Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
11037863
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WTL2 a Replacing Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
11037872
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal - High-Voltage Heating (PTC)