NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
This page covers 7 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo.
73 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 has 7 recalls, the most serious being multiple recalls related to the high-voltage battery, which can short circuit internally and catch fire.
The battery fire risk is the central concern across several of these recalls, covering the possibility of overheating and short circuit within the battery modules themselves. Separately from the battery's internal behavior, there is also a charging-related fire risk: when using a standard 220V/240V household outlet at the 100% charge setting, some home outlets cannot handle the electrical load drawn by the compact charging cable, causing the outlet or the cable itself to overheat and potentially ignite.
On the structural side, certain vehicles left the factory with body welds missing due to a production error. In a crash, those gaps in the body structure mean the vehicle may not absorb or redirect impact forces as designed, leaving occupants with less protection than the body was built to provide.
The final recall involves the seatbelt reminder system. When a passenger rides unbelted, the warning light on the instrument panel and the audible chime are supposed to alert them to buckle up, but in affected vehicles neither activates as it should. A passenger riding without a seatbelt and without any prompt to put one on faces a meaningfully higher chance of serious injury if a crash occurs.
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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.
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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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high-voltage battery may have internal problems that cause modules to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery and replace battery modules as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.
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What can fail
During manufacturing, welds that should secure the car body together may be missing due to a production line error.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the welds and repair any that are missing at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
