Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | −86% | 4 | Electrical | Good |
| 2024 | 9 | −77% | 6 | Electrical | Good |
| 2023 | 21 | −61% | 11 | Electrical | Good |
| 2022 | 80 | 1.2× | 12 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 71 | — | 21 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2020 | 92 | — | 12 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Taycan year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Porsche Taycan problems
Latest Porsche Taycan recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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.
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.
Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera 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 retaining ring and reinstall it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche Taycan should you avoid?
None of the Porsche Taycan years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Porsche Taycan?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Taycan years at the same age, followed by 2024 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Porsche Taycan problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (146), engine & cooling (52) and transmission & drivetrain (48). Electrical complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Porsche Taycan had?
27 recalls across 2020–2025. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Porsche Taycan recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.