This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
70 MPGe combined
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has 5 recalls, the most serious being multiple issues with the high-voltage battery that can develop an internal short circuit and catch fire.
The battery fire risk is addressed across several recall campaigns, all pointing to the same underlying hazard: a short circuit within the battery modules that can lead to a vehicle fire. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why separate campaigns exist for the same core problem. There is also a separate fire risk tied to the home charging setup: when the compact charging cable is used with a standard 220V/240V household outlet at the 100% charge setting, some outlets cannot handle the current draw, causing the outlet or the cable itself to overheat and potentially ignite. On the safety equipment side, the instrument cluster fails to sound a chime or illuminate the seatbelt warning light when a front passenger is unbelted, meaning a passenger may go unwarned that their belt is not fastened before a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may develop an internal short circuit, potentially affecting vehicle operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will review battery data and replace affected high-voltage battery modules at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may experience an internal short circuit in certain 2020–2023 Taycan models.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected battery modules at no cost. Until repair, charge the battery to a maximum of 80%.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V compact charging cable, some home outlets cannot safely handle the electrical current, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Porsche will replace your 220V/240V charging cable with a new one that has a built-in temperature sensor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery may develop a short circuit within its modules, potentially causing a loss of power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery and replace any faulty modules at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime don't activate when a passenger isn't wearing their seat belt, as they should.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to restore proper warning function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
