Porsche Taycan Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche Taycan model year (2020–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche Taycan Years to Avoid
7 recalls · 65 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 86
3 recalls · 71 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 84
8 recalls · 43 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 67
Best Porsche Taycan Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
2 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 15
4 recalls · 14 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 26
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Porsche Taycan — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | — | — | 15 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 14 | — | — | 26 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 71 | 2 | — | 84 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 8 | 43 | — | — | 67 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 7 | 65 | — | — | 86 | Avoid |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche Taycan Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Taycan models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Taycan should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2020 Porsche Taycan if possible. It has 7 recalls, 65 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 86 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Taycan to buy?+
The 2025 Porsche Taycan is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Taycan has the fewest problems?+
The 2025, 2024, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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