Porsche Taycan 2021 problems
The Porsche Taycan is a battery electric luxury sports sedan and shooting brake car produced by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The concept version of the Taycan, named the Porsche Mission E, debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show; the production Taycan was revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. As Porsche's first series production electric car, it is sold in several variants at different performance levels, and may spawn further derivatives in future models. More than 20,000 Taycans were delivered in 2020, its debut sale year, representing 7.4% of the total Porsche volume. A modified Taycan Turbo S is the current Formula E Safety car.
The name "Taycan" (/taɪ-dʒan/) is a reference to the steed on the coat of Arms of the city of Stuttgart, found on the Porsche crest. In Turkish, tay means colt or young horse, and can means lively. The "Turbo" name used in the higher trims is purely for branding purposes as the vehicles, being electrically powered, do not actually have turbochargers. The Taycan combines Porsche's renowned driving dynamics with electric efficiency, featuring a two-speed transmission for optimal performance and range, which can exceed 321 kilometres (199 mi) depending on the model and driving conditions.
Design
The Taycan's interior features Porsche's first fully digital instrumentation, with up to four digital displays, including a curved, free-standing 430 mm (16.8 in) configurable driver's display. A 280 mm (10.9 in) screen to the right of the instrument cluster is the car's infotainment center. An optional screen to the right of the infotainment screen allows the front passenger to customise the infotainment system. On the centre console, a 210 mm (8.4 in) portrait-oriented, touchpad-controlled screen shows the powertrain's status and advises the driver on using the car's power efficiently. In contrast with the all-digital layout, the dashboard features the classic Porsche clock at its top.
The exterior styling, by former Porsche Exterior Designer Mitja Borkert, is strongly influenced by the Mission E concept car, retaining most of its design elements except the "suicide doors" and B pillars. Design features of the Taycan include a retractable rear spoiler, retractable door handles, and an advanced regenerative braking system. Taking full advantage of its drivetrain layout, the Taycan combines the fundamental short-nosed front proportions of traditional Porsches with the stretched proportions of modern front-engine models towards the rear, providing clear design links to existing models. The front features four-point LED daytime running headlamps. At the rear, the car has a short notchback-style boot lid, housing a full-width light band serving as taillights and turn signals and providing access to one of two luggage compartments. The other compartment is under the bonnet, with a claimed capacity of nearly 100 litres. The Taycan Turbo and Turbo S models include carbon-fibre trim and 20-inch wheels.
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Common Porsche Taycan 2021 problems
The Porsche Taycan 2021 has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to software issues, reliability, and recalls.
Software Issues:
Many owners have reported software issues with the 2021 Taycan, causing concerns about the car's overall performance and safety.
Reliability:
Reliability has been a significant concern for 2021 Taycan owners, with some reporting that their cars have spent a considerable amount of time in Porsche garages for repairs.
Recalls:
The 2021 Taycan has been subject to several recalls due to various issues. These recalls include a driver and passenger seat wire harness that could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment, potentially deactivating airbags and increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
In summary, the Porsche Taycan 2021 has faced several common problems, primarily related to software issues, reliability, and recalls. These concerns have affected the driving experience and overall satisfaction of some owners, with software problems being a significant point of contention. The car's reliability has also been questioned, with some owners reporting extensive time spent in Porsche garages for repairs. Additionally, several recalls have been issued to address various issues, including seat wire harness damage, software errors, and suspension system concerns.
What is the fire issue with the Porsche Taycan?
Repeatedly overcharging certain Porsche Taycans could lead to battery module degradation, leading to recall of 205 examples in the U.S.
Is the Porsche Taycan successful?
After deliveries reached 27,885 through the first nine months of 2023, Porsche says the Taycan EV “is and will remain a success story.” Meanwhile, with nearly 243,000 total vehicles delivered, Porsche's ICE vehicles continue carrying the bulk of sales.
How long will Taycan battery last?
between 3-5 years
How long do 2021 Porsche Taycan batteries last? 2021 Porsche Taycan batteries normally last between 3-5 years, but this is variable depending on weather conditions, the type of battery, driving habits, and more.
Is the Porsche Taycan a good everyday car?
Is the Porsche Taycan a good everyday car? If you can afford it, you certainly won't find the Taycan disappointing. It's surprisingly practical and its quick charging speed makes it a fine long-distance electric car especially with the Performance Battery option.
Porsche Taycan 2021 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Taycan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Back over prevention problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Porsche Taycan 2021 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Porsche Taycan 2021
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Porsche Taycan 2021. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Porsche Taycan 2021 vehicles.
2024-10-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-15
- VIN: WP0AC2Y14MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Mfgr unable to remedy NHSTA 24V215 Risk of fire is unacceptable to leave unaddressed for this long
2024-10-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-20
- VIN: WP0AB2Y11MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Accelerating away from a stop sign, and going about 25 mph, the car slammed on the brakes, even a couple of ABS jerks, and said “Engine Control Issue; Park in a safe place.” (It might have said Engine Control Error). After stopping, was unable to move the car, as all drive power had been shut off. All instrumentation was still powered up. I then shut off power to car, waited 15 seconds, and car powered up normally and was able to drive normally with no warning indications on instrument panel.
2024-10-02
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: WP0AB2Y19MS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On September 5th I was driving my 2021 Taycan 4S on my way to the Gym at 4:15 am, at that time there hardly any traffic. As am merging on the 101 southbound at the nearest on ramp everything seemed ok, as am driving along at 60-65 mph, I came to a downhill and the car was gaining speed, I stepped on the brake pedal to slow it down and to my surprise the brake pedal went all the way down to the floor! I had no brakes and gaining speed, my first thought was if the brakes had failed I would either crash the car against the freeway sidewalks or try to find a place where I can crash without hurting other drivers, fortunately I kept on pressing the brake pedal and it built up some pressure to slow it down but not to stop it, I kept my cool, but I was shaking knowing that I had no brakes! after a few miles the car was slowing down and was able To get off the freeway and pulled into my gym’s parking lot that luckily has an uphill and it helped to slow it down to a complete stop. At this point there was no warnings or error on the dashboard until it came to a complete stop, the message read “PSM failure” and to visit the workshop, nothing about the brake failure that had just happened! And it was after 2 hours, the failure occurred at 4:15 am and that did not show up until 6:12 am. I went into my gym to calm myself down after this horrible experience and after an hour or so I went back to my car and that is when I saw the warning, after a while I called Porsche road assistance and left the car where it was because Porsche road assistance couldn’t send a tow truck quickly, I revived a call from the tow truck company at 9:00 am and met them at the location, I explained to the driver what had happened and as he drove the car out of the parking spot brake fluid started to spray,out of the driver side font caliper, and there was a poodle of brake fluid under the car.
2024-09-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WP0AA2Y19MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. After extinguishing the fire, I noticed the cause was the PLUG attached to the Porsche charger had caurght fire and melted the outlet which then caught my garage wall on fire. Had I not been home, my house would have caught fire.
2024-07-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: WP0AB2Y10MS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Car lost ability to accelerate (motive power) while driving. Depending on the situation, this can be extremely dangerous. I brought my car to Porsche 4+ times with this problem, they attempt to fix it, but the problem returns.
2024-07-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-21
- VIN: WP0AA2Y11MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When accelerating the has a sudden loss of power. I get a message to pull off the.road. After turning offf the engine and restarting car begins to function properly again.
2024-04-21
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WP0AA2Y11MS
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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. I then realized it was unlikely I continued to lose traction with the road. I told my wife something felt wrong and began to maneuver from the #1 lane to the shoulder. I slowed to 50 mph and continued straight w my foot off the accelerator and the brake with both hands on the steering wheel in a straight (non turning) position. Suddenly, the rear end of the vehicle came out and we went into a massive spin. It ultimately caused us to crash into a median wall. I have been through many driver's courses. I have been through many skid pad trainings. I have also been through Precision Intervention Technique (PIT) training. I have been in both the receiving end of a PIT and the giving end of a PIT. The force of this spin was greater than any spin I have felt. It felt like one side or perhaps both rear wheels locked up. I have no other explanation that could cause any vehicle to just spin out of control while driving straight at 50 mph.
2024-02-19
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-19
- VIN: WP0AB2Y17ML
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Received "Engine Control Error" in red, where entire vehicle shut down and I had to stop and restart the vehicle for it to move. This happened twice in the span of 4 miles.
2023-12-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-07
- VIN: WP0AA2Y10MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The heater does not work, requires a part change and this is the 2nd time in two years. Only blowing cold air.
2023-09-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-08
- VIN: WP0AC2Y17MS
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: when push the pedal little hard from slow driving, i get the warning: " Engine control error, park vehicle in a safe place" and the car goes dead and lose power. it happened few days ago on the highway, the car stopped responding and i got that warning, luckily there was a shoulder on the highway to park the car, otherwise it would be very dangerous, i turned the car off, waited about 2 minutes then turned it on, all worked, i could drive it carefully back home, called the porsche dealer about the issue and got an appointment to see what is going on with this problem.
2023-08-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WP0AA2Y18MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: While charging the vehicle at a reduced rate (30 amps out of a 40 amp maximum) there was a thermal event in the outlet box that the Mobile Charger Connect was plugged into. There were no witnesses to the event, but it was later noticed that the wall around the outlet was blackened and one prong of the plug had melted the housing of the plug along with the receptacle. The Mobile Charger Connect had previously shown a high temperature warning, so the operating current was reduced from 40 to 30 amps at the direction of service personnel at the dealership. The Mobile Charger Connect was plugged into the specified NEMA 14-50 receptacle that has been in use for the entire duration of ownership.
2023-08-12
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-07
- VIN: WP0AB2Y17MS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Owned the car for 6 months and driving down highway and car just shuts off, limited braking and no accelerator. Coasts to a stop and then stops in the middle of the highway. My daughter and i were almost killed by the car behind us. Had to run across highway to get to safety. Porsche North America says this is just a service issue and not a safety issue. Google search reveals this is a widespread problem and not an isolated event as was told to owner. This was my 6th porsche and my last. Was told the power converter from AC to DC was fried and replacement part took almost 4 weeks to get and replace. No prior warnings lamps or indication that something was about to fry and cause the car to become inoperable.
2023-05-30
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WP0AB2Y11MS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 in the Porsche dealership for computer updates prior to incident.
2023-03-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-28
- VIN: WP0AA2Y13MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Car died after being on the charger for 8 weeks. Main battery is at 83% but apparently there is a 12v small battery that failed. Car is inoperable. Doors will not open, windows stuck partially down, car will not go into gear, can't be moved.
2023-03-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-07
- VIN: WP0AA2Y14MS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: No heater for cabin or front windshield defroster, available for inspection. Ice build up in inside limiting visibility Taking care in but need to wait 4 weeks for appointment. Has not been inspected yet. No warnings just cold air blowing.
2023-03-02
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-18
- VIN: WP0AB2Y14MS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The brakes fail in wet conditions. Porsche Taycan has 2 brake systems- light braking is regenerative braking (converting mechanical energy into electricity) and for heavier braking the mechanical disc brakes take over IN THIS FAILURE SITUATION in wet conditions pressing the brake pedal does VERY LITTLE to slow the car. DURING THESE FAILURE SITUATIONS, there is 0 regenerative braking occurring. Normally if there is 0 regen braking mechanical brakes engage at 1% brake pedal press so the entirety of the brake pedal engages the mechanical brakes. DURING THIS FAILURE SITUATION, the mechanical braking system does not engage early so it does not begin to engage until near the end of the brake pedal travel. DURING THIS FAILURE EVENT, THE MECHANICAL BRAKES ARE ONLY AT MINIMAL STOPPING POWER (+/- 20%). It has been compared to the first stop after getting a car washed– one must ‘jam on’ their brakes in order to get their car to stop, after which it tends to stop well. Cars come from the car wash at 1-3 mph, so 10-20% braking power does not put the user in jeopardy. IN THESE FAILURE SITUATIONS THE PORSCHE TAYCAN only has 10-20% stopping power WHILE TRAVELLING ‘AT SPEED’ ON NORMAL ROADWAYS The first time this happened I was approaching a stop light in traffic. If the turn lane weren’t empty I WOULD HAVE CRASHED into the cars ahead of me; I jerked the car into the turn lane & eventually came to a stop, with the brake pedal pressed in at 100% for the entire time. It happens at speeds from 3-50 mph It HAS been reproduced with myself in the car by Porsche service, and by other people in their cars, it was reproduced on my car AND ALL OTHER TAYCANS ON THE LOT at the dealer – each car did it The dealer has done ‘everything in their power’ but it is still happening. I was told Porsche NA was investigating on their wet track at their Atlanta HQ, but that the cars ‘tested as designed’ No warning messages or errors –the regen braking gauge always shows 0% while this happens
2023-02-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-29
- VIN: WP0AB2Y16MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: On December 29, 2022, the heater unit in the car failed. This caused ice to form on the inside of the car, all windows. Winter in Chicago. Dealer said they are aware of other Tacans having this came issue but there are no parts available and could be 4 to 6 weeks for parts. it is now February 15th and still no parts and the car is unsafe to drive as you can not see out of the windows. If you look on the website in Europe there are reported over 800 of these cars with the same issue and now Audi is having the same issue. These cars are unsafer and should be removed from the roads.
2023-02-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-16
- VIN: WP0AB2Y19MS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Cabin Heat not working at all. Fan blows but the cabin does not get warm.
2023-01-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-09
- VIN: WP0AB2Y10MS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Several times when driving (3) the vehicle loses all power and stops. Warning error messages are displayed on the dashboard screen ("Electrical system error") and "Engine Control Error" This is a dangerous situation, as the car suddenly just went dead on the middle of the highway. with cars having to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting my vehicle. The vehicle has been in the Porsche dealer once to have this issue rectified, but has happened again twice since that time.
2023-01-02
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-30
- VIN: WP0AB2Y14MS
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The heating unit and defrosting unit fail on the Porsche Taycans. I have seen this in other Porsche Taycans and it is nearly impossible to see through the windshield when it fails. I had to cautiously limp it to a Porsche dealership due to not being able to see out of the front windshield. There were no warning lamps or messages displayed simply zero heat and the driver side and passenger side windshield areas immediately fog up and it is impossible for it to be reduced.
2022-12-19
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-18
- VIN: WP0BA2Y18MS
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Cabin heater in the car failed during very cold temperatures. Making the windows fog up considerably. Limiting my trips to short distances until this problem can be fixed due the safety concern of the windows fogging during longer trips. No warnings to the failure, dealer is aware of this being a common issue on the Taycan.
2022-12-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-04
- VIN: WP0AA2Y1XMS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving my Porsche Taycan 2021 (5000 miles) Nov 4th, 2022, at highway speeds on I-15 to Vegas, the instrument cluster started flashing "Electric System Error" and instructed me to park in safe place immediately and call Roadside Assistance. I had to park on the hard shoulder and wait for a tow truck. It was scary as there were big rigs passing my every 10-20 seconds. Car was towed to the Porsche dealer in Vegas. Upon inspection it was found that the "High Voltage Converter" had malfunctioned and had to be replaced. This is very concerning that a critical EV component can fail in new car, which had done just over 5000 miles. Dealer replaced the component and now the vehicle is running fine but I am very skeptical to take the car out on long drives.
2022-12-11
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-20
- VIN: WP0AB2Y12ML
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Spontaneous shutdown of the vehicle while driving. Critical failure of motility while driving. Driving at 50km per hour extremely dangerous as car just shutdown and I had to try to roll off the road but it died so I had to put it in neutral and push it by hand on a busy road. Car has been at the dealer for 3 weeks now. The spontaneous shut occurred and a red light came on.
2022-12-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-27
- VIN: WP0AB2Y10MS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: There have been four total episodes when the car would not accelerate when the acceleration pedal was pressed. The last time it happened (late October 2022) the acceleration was very sluggish and I barely made it home. This happened on a residential street, and continued for 10+ minutes. If this power loss occurred on a highway, it could have lead to a very dangerous situation. There were no errors/warnings on dash. I brought the car for service to address this issue on Nov 2nd to Porsche Irvine. They told me that they identified a problem and had to replace "rear control unit" but since it's not available, they cannot provide ETA and car is still in service for 30 days now.
2022-09-22
POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-22
- VIN: WP0AB2Y15MS
- Components: POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The car experiences issue, after issue, including but not limited to collision alert warning not functioning, lane change assist failure, and the alarm sounding (disturbing the peace). As Porsche fixes the issues one by one, other matters emerge. The latest is the antania, and communications.
Porsche Taycan 2021 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 20 recalls for different components of the Porsche Taycan 2021.
2024-10-01
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
- Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- 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 are expected to be mailed November 29, 2024. 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.
2024-10-01
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage 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 are expected to be mailed November 29, 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.
2024-06-19
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- 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.
- 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 12, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB0.
2024-03-20
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
- 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 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.
2024-03-20
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
- 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.
2023-12-13
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
- 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.
- Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
2023-12-13
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
- 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.
2023-05-16
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 Displays."
- 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.
- 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.
2023-03-17
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
2022-12-13
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Summary: 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. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
- Consequence: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB8.
2022-06-08
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including rearview camera image) could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
2022-04-26
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5.
2022-02-22
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Consequence: An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA4.
2022-02-02
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2021 Taycan vehicle. The front and rear suspension may be misaligned.
- Consequence: Suspension misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA2.
2021-10-13
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
- Summary: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
2021-09-08
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
2021-08-04
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
2021-06-29
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Summary: 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. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.
- Consequence: A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.
2021-05-17
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
- Consequence: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
2021-03-10
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
- Consequence: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
Negative Porsche Taycan 2021 car reviews
Positive Porsche Taycan 2021 car reviews
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I have driven sports cars with a V8 engine for several years, but this year I made the leap to electric with a 2021 Taycan 4S. It's an amazing vehicle with great balance, power, and drop-dead gorgeous looks!
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Drives like a Rolls and Fast as an Exotic!
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Fast, whippy, and handles well. It's an eye-catching and fun experience to drive!
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It's difficult to avoid using superlatives when describing my 4S Taycan, but it's simply the best car I've ever driven. As someone who has owned a variety of sport-equipped BMWs throughout my life and driven a friend's high-end Tesla, I can confidently say that none of them compare to the combination of performance, styling, and fun yet relaxed drivability that this car offers. Even after two months of ownership, I'm still blown away. By the way, if you're considering getting one, I highly recommend adding the PDCC dynamic suspension option. It really keeps this 2.5 ton vehicle flat in the turns.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with Porsche cars. I've actually owned two 911's before getting my TAYCAN 4s. My first one was a 2007 997.1 which I had for 5 years. Then, I traded that for a base 2012 991.1 PDK. However, I recently had some issues with my 2012 992 which gave me TWO check engine lights earlier this year (Camshaft problem) and a failed fuel pump last year. So, I decided it was time to look for a NEW Porsche before something really expensive needed to be done. Luckily, my dealer had a TAYCAN 4s and a base 992 to try out. Honestly, the new 992 with the TURBO charged engine rather than the 991 (non turbo) didn't feel or sound like the old 991. So, I tested the TAYCAN 4s right after that. Basically, the TAYCAN 4s feels and drives like the BASE 992 (without SPORT exhaust of course). The price of a TAYCAN 4s and a base 992 are about the same. I decided on the TAYCAN 4s due to its EV structure, instant torque and comfort. I cannot go back to a 911 as a daily driver. Of course, the ideal would be TAYCAN 4s as the daily driver and a GT# touring as the weekend car (If you can get one and have the $$ to buy both). Thanks for reading!
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Porsche Taycan Problems and Reliability | Taycan Forum
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Complaints, issues, problems, defects, TSBs, and recalls.
Have any of you had a problem-free Taycan experience ...
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Are you having problems with your Porsche Taycan 2021?
Kieran Boehm 2024-11-29
I’ve owned 2 Porches: 911 Turbo S and Macan S. I absolutely love the engineering, craftsmanship, handling, speed and design. However, I do feel that the battery could use some improvement and the car could benefit from a height adjustment to eliminate scraping the road. Additionally, I find that there are too many electronic safety devices that I don't find useful and not enough creature comforts when compared to Mercedes. Lastly, I find the Launch pad to be a totally useless and impractical toy.
Grant Wilkinson 2024-11-10
If you're new to electric cars, it's understandable why some people might find the Taycan impressive. However, as an owner of both a Taycan and a Tesla Model 3 Performance, I have to say that the Taycan falls short in some key areas. To be fair, there are some good points, such as exceptional build quality and driving feel. The performance is also decent, although not quite up to Tesla's standards. However, there are some serious issues that Porsche doesn't tell you about. In the UK, the charging network is quite poor, and if you use your car frequently, the Taycan may not be the best fit for you. It struggles to charge quickly on a 7kw charger, taking over 12 hours to charge 200 miles compared to 6 hours for a Tesla. Porsche either didn't know about this issue or chose not to disclose it to customers. Charging on anything other than IONITY is not practical unless you have 6 hours to spare. The profiles and timers functionality is also subpar, and the guidance is not helpful. The sales staff at Porsche are not knowledgeable about the car's features, and I had to rely on customer YouTube videos for help. For a car that costs £115k, this is unacceptable. Personally, I wouldn't buy another Taycan. While the build quality is impressive, it's not worth the price. If you're looking for practicality, the Taycan is not the best option. I've recently ordered a Plaid Plus with 500 miles of range, sacrificing build quality for the most important feature of an EV: range and charging speed.
Newton Ortiz 2024-09-24
Acceleration on this vehicle is absolutely phenomenal! However, it is important to note that having the carbon ceramic brakes and the rear wheel steering is crucial. Unfortunately, my vehicle did not have these features and the brakes did not function properly, resulting in a crash and total loss. Another reviewer had a similar experience due to the lack of these features. When going into a turn, the vehicle relied solely on the regenerative braking feature and did not engage the mechanical disk brakes, which caused the accident.
Graham Beahan 2024-07-03
The car looks great and drives well. The interior is sufficient, and it's fantastic that Porsche got rid of all those ridiculous buttons that used to cover most Porsche center dashboards. However, the overall mileage is a concern. With only 210 miles before recharging, it may not be suitable for longer trips. A range of at least 400 miles would be more practical.
Ismael Stroman 2024-01-29
I am disappointed with my Porsche Turbo S as the streaming music feature is not working and Porsche has been unable to provide a solution. Despite being a top-of-the-line car, the interior electronics are disappointing. It is unfortunate that Porsche has not taken any steps to address this issue. It is worth noting that this issue has been reported by several customers since the release of the vehicle in 2020. In comparison, Tesla may be a better option.