The 2021 Porsche Taycan is associated with 69 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 22 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 21 reports (30% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 70 to 79 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 199–227 miles across 10 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2021 Porsche Taycan belongs to the 1st generation (Type Y1A/Y1B) Taycan platform spanning model years 2020–2026.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 69 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 22 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (21 / 30%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 4 crash / 2 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 70–79 MPGe (10 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 79 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 199 mi | $950 / yr |
| Taycan Perf Battery 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 76 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 200 mi | $900 / yr |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 75 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 227 mi | $1,000 / yr |
| Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 76 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 76 MPGe | 215 mi | $1,000 / yr |
| Taycan 4S Cross Turismo 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 75 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 215 mi | $1,000 / yr |
| Taycan Perf Battery Plus 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 71 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 225 mi | $1,000 / yr |
| Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 74 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 202 mi | $1,050 / yr |
| Taycan Turbo 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 71 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 212 mi | $1,000 / yr |
| Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 72 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 204 mi | $1,050 / yr |
| Taycan Turbo S 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 69 MPGe | 71 MPGe | 70 MPGe | 201 mi | $1,100 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2021 Porsche Taycan provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 227 miles on a single battery charge.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2021 Porsche Taycan.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Porsche Taycan models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2021 Porsche Taycan problems & component breakdown (24 categories) →
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbers for this recall are ARB6 and ARB7. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217.
View all 2021 Porsche Taycan recalls & campaign history (22 campaigns) →