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
10 recalls · 71 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 105
12 recalls · 57 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 93
14 recalls · 43 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 85
Best Porsche Taycan Years to Buy
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
4 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 21
10 recalls · 11 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 41
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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 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 4 | 9 | — | — | 21 | Good |
| 2023 | 10 | 11 | — | — | 41 | Caution |
| 2022 | 10 | 71 | 2 | — | 105 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 14 | 43 | — | — | 85 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 12 | 57 | — | — | 93 | 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 2022 Porsche Taycan if possible. It has 10 recalls, 71 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 105 — 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 6. It has only 2 recalls 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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