CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Porsche Taycan has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (10 reports).
2023 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.
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
An occupant classification sensor in the front passenger seat may wrongly deactivate the front passenger air bag.
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.
Battery May Leak and Cause Fire Risk
Certain 2023 Porsche Taycan vehicles may have an insufficient amount of sealant in the high-voltage traction battery.
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.
Most common 2023 Porsche Taycan problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The car is an electric car. I was driving on the highway and the car shut down completely leaving me without power steering, engine control error, electrical system error. I had to glide to the shoulder of the highway. Luckily traffic was light enough that I was able to get over on the highway and avoid getting hit by other vehicles. I could not open the doors and was locked in the car. I waited, restarted the car and got off the highway. The car shut down two more times while I tried to get off the highway.
There is a red ring that comes up on left side of dashboard that has text inside it that says "Keep hands on steering wheel." It removes acceleration of the car and stiffens the steering wheel until you jerk the wheel and get it to turn off. It is very distracting and happens suddenly. I drive on XXX in the [XXX] suburbs, it is a very straight highway with a lot of congestion. This "safety" feature is going to get me killed. People are tailgating, swerving, driving like lunatics during rush hour. The last thing I need is my car distracting me because it doesn't sense pressure on the wheel or whatever input it is looking for. I'm driving in traffic going straight on a dead straight and
When the forward collision warning activates, the braking pedal loses its effectiveness and causes the car to brake much more slowly than it should, which actually increases the chance of a collision occurring. This has happened multiple times to me in the past few weeks. It is a very dangerous problem.
On March 21, 2026 my Taycan motor wire disconnected from the battery during routine city driving The car was In the Middle lane of [XXX] waiting to turn left onto [XXX] A warning light said Car not drivable , pull over But the car was not functional. Police needed to block [XXX] to allow the car in neutral to slide downhill to A safe location This is the second time this car with undercar exposed wires has had a wire disconnect and disabled driving Clearly some kind of under car wire protection is not properly installed or present INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While charging my 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S at an Electrify America station, white smoke began emitting from the front wheel/charging port area. The vehicle also produced a burning odor inside the cabin. I immediately stopped charging and unplugged the vehicle. The smoke ceased within approximately 1â2 minutes. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Porsche dealership. Initial explanation from the dealer was steam from when radiators heats-up, which is inconsistent with the conditions and prior use history. Upon further inspection, the dealership identified battery-related issues. Ultimately, I was told that 8 out of 10 battery cells were replaced. The vehicle was out of service for approx
2023 Porsche Taycan questions
Does the 2023 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2023 Porsche Taycan: Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse; Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Service Brakes (7), Unknown Or Other (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.