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2021 Porsche Taycan 4sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-841 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 63%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2021 Porsche Taycan 4s recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

68%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 24V-215 · Mar 20, 2024 · 606 vehicles · 411 repaired

Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2025 Q2

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 24V-217 · Mar 20, 2024 · 749 vehicles · 520 repaired

Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2026 Q1

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 23V-840 · Dec 13, 2023 · 205 vehicles · 184 repaired

Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2026 Q3

Cable/cord: onboard

Recall 23V-841 · Dec 13, 2023 · 41,345 vehicles · 25,930 repaired

Risk. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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98%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 23V-176 · Mar 17, 2023 · 130 vehicles · 128 repaired

Risk. A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2024 Q4

Front: macpherson strut

Recall 22V-921 · Dec 13, 2022 · 28 vehicles · 27 repaired

Risk. An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Taycan 4s year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taycan 4s median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2021 Porsche Taycan 4s safety ratings

2021 Porsche Taycan 4S 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No

Own a 2021 Taycan 4s?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.