2022 Porsche Taycan: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Porsche Taycan has 78 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 12 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. 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 2022 model year

78
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Porsche Taycan vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
36
power train
18
engine
9
fuel/propulsion system
8
visibility/wiper
7

Recalls affecting the 2022 Taycan

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 22V404000

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 dire…

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 23V176000

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 T…

service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 23V347000

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…

electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Campaign 23V840000

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, 20…

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

2024 Taycan2021 Taycan2020 Taycan
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