Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2023.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Taycan | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 Taycan | 9 | 6 |
| 2023 Taycan | 21 | 11 |
| 2022 Taycan | 80 | 12 |
| 2021 Taycan | 71 | 21 |
| 2020 Taycan | 93 | 12 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system146
- Engine52
- Power train49
- Unknown or other30
- Service brakes28
- Fuel/propulsion system24
- Forward collision avoidance19
- Visibility/wiper13
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 3 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Porsche Taycan 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Porsche Taycan 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
240 Taycan cars are on the New Zealand register; 15% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| 2023 | 44 | 36 | 7 |
| 2022 | 50 | 42 | 8 |
| 2021 | 106 | 91 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
3,971 Taycan cars are on Dutch roads; 32% arrived later as imports, and 276 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86 | €139,583 |
| 2025 | 167 | €146,314 |
| 2024 | 365 | €142,694 |
| 2023 | 835 | €133,367 |
| 2022 | 1,035 | €128,842 |
| 2021 | 957 | €125,840 |
| 2020 | 526 | €148,357 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
377 Taycan cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | — |
| 2024 | 29 | — |
| 2023 | 88 | 20,000 km |
| 2022 | 131 | 59,000 km |
| 2021 | 110 | 66,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 184 Taycan cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 5 of those collisions were fatal and 37 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | 2 | 12 |
| 2024 | 34 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | 41 | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
22,134 Taycan cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,743 | 9 |
| 2024 | 2,741 | 16 |
| 2023 | 7,389 | 85 |
| 2022 | 4,378 | 119 |
| 2021 | 3,331 | 150 |
| 2020 | 2,552 | 158 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
12,029 new Porsche Taycan cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2020 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (1,720), Norway (1,363), Belgium (788).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,143 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 5,654 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 232 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Taycan in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A manufacturing defect in the pneumatic spring may cause air to be released, leading to a drop in vehicle level on one side. This can cause limited functioning of the suspension strut and can affect the driving dynamics, increasing the risk of an accident. The…
A combination of production issues (such as a torn anode tab, a folded cathode tab, a peeled-off cathode or a double production topic pouch crack) was found in some of the batteries' high-voltage modules. Over the service life of the vehicle, these issues, whe…
A combination of production issues (such as a torn anode tab, a folded cathode tab, a peeled-off cathode or a double production topic pouch crack) was found in some of the batteries' high-voltage modules. Over the service life of the vehicle, these issues, whe…
The exterior rear seat belt guides (left and/or right) may have been improperly fitted during manufacturing. This could diminish the seat belts' effectiveness and increasing the risk of injury to occupants in a collision or under heavy braking. The product doe…
Deviations in the battery module parameters in the high-voltage battery can occur. This can lead to a short circuit and cause overheating of the battery, starting a fire. The product does not comply with the the Regulation on the approval and market surveillan…
A defect may occur in the cells of the high-voltage battery, which could result in a short circuit. This could lead to thermal events, and subsequently, to the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market su…
A cell defect in the high-voltage battery may lead to a short-circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate techni…
The joining of individual points on the bodywork may be faulty and cause it to be insufficiently stable, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehi…
Improper suspension settings on the front and rear axles can lead to incorrect wheel alignment, uneven tread wear during lifetime and heavy wear to the carcass exposure. This can lead to a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The prod…
The rear axle track arms may become detached. This can lead to a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehic…
A screw connection on the brake booster may be defective.This could affect the use of the service brake, increasing the risk of an accident.
The lower axle tie rod may break. As a result, the vehicle handling may be impaired and there may be a potential loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
27 campaigns cover the Taycan; the latest 12 are below.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Taycan vehicles. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan, 2020-2024 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, 2021-2023 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2023 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022-2024 Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2023 Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan GTS, 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
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, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
NHTSA recalls