repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-841 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Cable/cord: onboard
Risk. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
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 Turbo S 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 Turbo S median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S safety ratings
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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
In owners' words
What Taycan Turbo S owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
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