AI Damage2022 Porsche Taycan: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Porsche Taycan filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 798 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 80
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 798
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 46% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 24% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 7 Backover prevention 5% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 37 complaints (46% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 458.
- Powertrain: 19 complaints (24% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
- Engine: 9 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 47.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Visibility: 7 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 36.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 2-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 80 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 | 37 | 1 | 458 |
| Powertrain | 19 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 | 36 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 29 |
| Backover prevention | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 37 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 99 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 20 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Vehicle experienced a sudden, complete loss of motive power while driving in active traffic at night, creating an immediate crash hazard. The vehicle had just been picked up from an authorized Porsche Service Center approximately 12 hours prior (picked up between 11:00AM - 12:00 PM, failed at 11:09 PM) after…
Porsche dealers are not fixing this recall. They offer service appointments 6 months in advance, and then cancel at the last minute. I've been trying to get this recall done for 18 months, with no success.
While driving in traffic on a busy highway, I heard a loud clunk from the rear of the car and it instantly decelerated from 70+ miles per hour to 22 miles per hour, where it stayed and would not go faster. I had to get across 3 lanes of traffic to exit.
I am reporting a safety defect involving (1) sudden loss of propulsion (“turtle mode”/limp mode) while accelerating/merging into traffic and (2) unintended steering movement while driver-assist/lane centering was active (vehicle jerked toward adjacent lane and off roadway). These events create an immediate crash risk.
Within a few days of a rain event, I start getting errors involving the lane keep assist, automatic, emergency, breaking, forward collision, warning system, lane departure assist, headlight control unit. God has been taken to the dealership three times in the last six months for this problem and it keeps coming back.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V221000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer about the recall and was advised that there was no part yet available for the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer and was provided with similar information.
When coming to a stop, I tried to accelerate the car but it would jerk. I stopped, put my emergency signal on, turned off and on the car and the error went away.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 661 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Taycan has 39 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 80, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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
Procedure for Damage Documentation
- 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
NHTSA lists 798 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 80. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (13%), loss of power / limp mode (10%), warning lights, check engine (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
NHTSA lists 798 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Porsche Taycan from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
Read also
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.