AI DamagePorsche Taycan: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Porsche Taycan across 7 model years: 274 owner complaints and 1,314 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 53% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 18% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 6 Forward collision avoidance 7% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 144 complaints (53% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2,345.
- Engine: 52 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 342.
- Powertrain: 48 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 116.
- Service brakes: 30 complaints (11% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 166.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 24 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 112.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric 2020–2026
- automatic, 2-speed 2020–2026
Drive: AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 274 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 144 | 2 | 2,345 |
| Engine | 52 | 0 | 342 |
| Powertrain | 48 | 0 | 116 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 5 | 166 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 0 | 112 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 1 | 46 |
| Visibility | 13 | 0 | 220 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 | 55 |
| Backover prevention | 11 | 1 | 33 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 263 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 526 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 120 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the contact exited a parking garage ticket booth and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle crashed through the ticket booth gate and into a wall before coming to a stop.
When I put the car back in drive and let off the brake, it lurched forward, I then hit the brake and it continued to accelerate for about 20 feet and hit a granite wall.
Despite the severity of the impact, the side curtain airbags failed to deploy. This malfunction significantly compromised the safety of my family, leading to a 60% tear in my left rotator cuff, which required surgery.
No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.
The warning light came on in an inadequate time to prevent the collision. There were no other warning lamps
In September 2023 this Porsche Taycan 4S accelerated suddenly while going very slowly in reverse after displaying a red warning message on the dashboard "Electrical System Error." The brakes did not work and the car crashed into a house. No one was injured, but the car was declared a total loss.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal - High-Voltage Heating (PTC)
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WTL2 – Replacing Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
- Technical Information for Campaign WTL2 – Replacing Electric Passenger Compartment Heater
- Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises in B-Pillar Area - Correct Felting of B-Pillar Trim Panel
- Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
- Technical Information for Cracking on Roof Module
- Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central…
- Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- Technical Information for Warranty Extension for Front Door Wiring Harness related to Real Top View (RTV)…
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s All Over Damage Worth Rebuilding? #porsche #taycan4samount per author: 140,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2021 Porsche Taycan | Problems you can expect and cost to repair.amount per author: 133,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- I FLEW TO JAPAN to buy a CRASHED 2024 Porsche Taycan TURBO S: LETS FIX ITamount per author: £1,111
- Porsche Taycan 2023 Crash data розблокування після дтп та европизація
- Porsche Taycan 2024. Salvage Rebuild.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.