AI Damage2023 Porsche Taycan: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Porsche Taycan filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 602 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 21
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 602
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 48% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 5% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (48% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 303.
- Service brakes: 7 complaints (33% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Engine: 4 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 47.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Steering: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
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 21 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 | 10 | 1 | 303 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 11 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do not charge the car more 80% fire risk. 2. Loss of power stalling,software malfunction. 3. Battery/Electrical: Battery issues,erratic instrument panel gauges or lights. electronic stability control overheating. 4. Miscellaneous Concerns; Battery power loss.
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 1,228 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 42% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Taycan has 39 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 21, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- 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 602 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, engine. Total complaints: 21. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (14%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (10%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
NHTSA lists 602 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 2023 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 2023 models
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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.