CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Porsche Taycan has 21 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (38 reports).
2021 Porsche Taycan recalls
Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse
The rearview camera image may fail to appear on the screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
Battery Short Can Raise Fire Risk; Limit Charging to 80%
The high-voltage traction battery may experience a short circuit within a battery module.
Taycan battery short can raise fire risk
Certain 2021-2024 Porsche Taycan vehicles may have a high-voltage battery that experiences a short circuit within a battery module.
Front Brake Hoses May Crack and Leak Fluid
Certain 2020-2025 Porsche Taycan vehicles have front brake hoses that can develop cracks over time.
Battery Short Circuit Can Cause Fire; Charge to 80% Only
The high-voltage traction battery in certain Porsche Taycan vehicles may experience a short circuit within its battery modules.
Battery Short Circuit Can Cause Fire; Limit Charging to 80%
The high-voltage traction battery in certain Porsche Taycan electric vehicles may develop a short circuit within the battery modules.
Battery short circuit can increase fire risk
The high-voltage traction battery in certain Porsche Taycan electric vehicles may develop a short circuit within its battery modules.
Charging cable can overheat at 100% charge, risking fire
Some Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and Taycan electric vehicles may have a charging cable problem.
Brake wear warning may show wrong color, risking reduced braking
The instrument cluster can display a brake pad wear warning in the wrong color.
Unbuckled Passenger May Not Trigger Seat Belt Warning
Certain Porsche Taycan electric vehicles may fail to activate the seat belt warning light and audible chime when a front passenger is unbuckled.
Front Strut Ring May Loosen, Risking Loss of Vehicle Control
A retaining ring on the top of the front suspension strut may come loose, which can cause the strut to dislodge and the air spring to lose air.
Rearview Camera Screen May Go Black or Flicker
The center screen and touch control panel may stay black right after the ignition is turned on, and the top-view camera image may flicker.
Seat wiring can be damaged, disabling airbags
A wire harness in the driver and passenger seats can become damaged when the seat is moved forward or back.
Child Seat May Not Anchor Securely in Rear Seat
The center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness can block access to the lower child seat anchors on the right rear seat.
Misaligned suspension can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk
The front and rear suspension on this vehicle may be misaligned.
Hazard lights may flash unexpectedly, confusing other drivers
Certain 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles have a pre-collision automatic hazard light feature that may turn on in situations that are not emergencies.
Loose Brake Booster Rod Could Cause Brake Pedal Failure
A pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Rear seat belts may not lock for child seats in crash
Certain seat belt retractors in these vehicles may deactivate early.
Software Fault Can Cut Power and Raise Crash Risk
Monitoring software in certain Porsche Taycan electric vehicles can incorrectly detect a fault and shut down the powertrain.
Front suspension arm may break, causing loss of control
Certain 2021 Porsche Taycan and Panamera vehicles have front lower trailing arms that were not forged correctly.
Loose suspension parts can detach and cause loss of control
Certain suspension components on these vehicles may not have been tightened to the correct specification at the factory, so they can loosen over time.
Most common 2021 Porsche Taycan problems
Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
What owners report
While driving at approximately 90 mph on XXX on the highway, my 2021 Porsche Taycan (VIN [XXX], 51,730 miles) displayed an electrical system error with the turtle (reduced power) icon. The car received all loss of acceleration, warning message to pull over to a complete stop, and was able thankfully to pull over safely to the shoulder. I took the vehicle to Porsche Atlanta Perimeter on XXX. The technician found fault code P0E9D00, DC/DC converter current circuit 2 short to ground, with an active red warning "Electrical System Fault - Stop Vehicle Safely" stored in the front (A49) or rear (A50) high-voltage power electronics control units. The dealer referenced Porsche Technical Information
I was making a left hand turn into a shopping center today around 4:55pm and the collision indicator flashed on and jerked my car to a stop in the middle of the road. There were no cars in my immediate area so it should not have been triggered. It was incredibly dangerous as it left me in the middle of the road, mid-turn. I am unaware if this has been checked by my dealership but we have had other issues that they have claimed to check to no avail.
There are currently hundreds (if not thousands) of cars, operating on roads of USA, that at any particular time stop in the middle of the road. The power is cut off and Engine Control Error is displayed on the monitor. This issue has been described many times on Reddit, under Taycan-Engine Control Error threads. The affects 2020-21 Porsche Taycans. As an owner of '21 Taycan, I have run into this issue 8 times in the past 4 months. I have been lucky so far not to cause any incidents. I've brought in my car 3 times to Porsche dealership. The first time, a fix was made, but it did not do anything. The second time I brought it in, I was told that there is a transmission issue, but since the deal
The vehicleâs battery module became defective and would not accept or hold a charge. When attempting to charge the vehicle using standard charging equipment, the battery system repeatedly failed to initiate or complete the charging cycle. The vehicle displayed charging error messages and/or failed to respond when connected to a charging source. Despite using properly functioning charging equipment and verified power sources, the battery module would not charge. The issue was diagnosed as a defective battery module. As a result, the vehicle became inoperable due to the inability to recharge the high-voltage battery. This defect created a safety concern because the vehicle could unexpectedly
I was stopped at an intersection waiting for traffic. There was a small opening in traffic, and I accelerated rapidly from a stop while making a left turn to enter traffic when the "engine/motor" suddenly completely died, and the car quickly came to a stop. The dash displayed a message: "Engine Control Error. Park vehicle in a safe place." Had there been a semi-truck that could not stop behind me, there would have been a collision. I turned the car off and then back on, and was able to drive the car. I had it serviced at Hennessy Porsche in Atlanta. They "reprogrammed" the car. I showed them some reports from the Taycan Forum of other incidents where this problem occurred, including
2021 Porsche Taycan questions
Does the 2021 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls for the 2021 Porsche Taycan: Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse; Battery Short Can Raise Fire Risk; Limit Charging to 80%; Taycan battery short can raise fire risk; Front Brake Hoses May Crack and Leak Fluid; Battery Short Circuit Can Cause Fire; Charge to 80% Only. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche Taycan?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (38), Engine (16), Power Train (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Porsche Taycan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.