2021 Porsche Taycan: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Porsche Taycan has 70 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 25 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag major reliability and component failures — including transmission replacement, rear differential replacement, heater replacement, and high-voltage battery replacement (with a cited out-of-warranty cost of approximately $52,000). frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

70
Owner complaints
25
Recalls
4
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
38
engine
16
power train
11
service brakes
8
back over prevention
5

Recalls affecting the 2021 Taycan

suspension

Campaign 21V157000

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 Co…

seat belts:rear/other:retractor

Campaign 21V608000

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, P…

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components

Campaign 21V697000

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.

suspension:front

Campaign 21V362000

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, Panam…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between driving experience and ownership reliability. The vehicle is universally praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, handling, and performance, described as "the best road-legal e-car thus far," "elegant and great

  • Major reliability and component failures — including transmission replacement, rear differential replacement, heater replacement, and high-voltage battery replacement (with a cited out-of-warranty cost of approximately $52,000). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Software and infotainment bugs — system freezes, slow response, navigation failures, profile memory issues, charge planner glitches, Android Auto/CarPlay connectivity problems, and lack of software updates for older model years. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Poor software support and updates — manufacturer does not update older model years to newer software versions, leaving navigation systems broken for extended periods (e.g., 8 months in Europe for 2020-2024 models). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Excessive time in service — vehicles reportedly spend 4-6 weeks per year in the shop for repairs and software issues. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Range limitations — real-world range is considered a significant limitation for road trips, especially in extreme weather or areas with poor charging infrastructure. Efficiency is noted as lower than some competitors. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Taycan.

Typical used price

Used Taycan listings typically run $66,997–$156,278 across 2020 to 2026 model years.

Other Taycan model years

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