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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WP0AB2Y17MSA43805 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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WP0AB2Y17MS•••••• 2021 Porsche TAYCAN

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2021 Porsche TAYCAN build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
69on the model
31builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Engine 2 Power Train 1

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Electrical System Dec 2025
There are currently hundreds (if not thousands) of cars, operating on roads of USA, that at any particular time stop in the middle of the road. The power is cut off and Engine Control Error is displayed on the monitor. This issue has been described many times on Reddit, under…
Engine Oct 2025
About a month ago while driving at low speed (about 25mph), the car started to shake and the following error was displayed - Engine Control Error - Park Vehicle in a Safe Place. I pulled over, shut the car down, waited 30 seconds and restarted it. The same incident happened a…
Power Train Jul 2023
Owned the car for 6 months and driving down highway and car just shuts off, limited braking and no accelerator. Coasts to a stop and then stops in the middle of the highway. My daughter and i were almost killed by the car behind us. Had to run across highway to get to safety.…
Electrical System Apr 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was repaired

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WP0AB2Y17MSA43805 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.