The most-reported Taycan run is WP0AC2Y19LS (2020 builds) with 12 complaints, 5.2× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 40% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 4.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for Taycan model years 2020–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Porsche Taycan has 118 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 16% of every Taycan complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP0AC2Y19LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WP0AB2Y11LS•••••• | 2020 | — | 1 | |
| WP0AB2Y14LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WP0AB2Y18LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WP0AB2Y13NS•••••• | 2022 | 2 | — | |
| WP0AB2Y13LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WP0AC2Y14LS•••••• | 2020 | 2 | — | |
| WP0AA2Y11MS•••••• | 2021 | 1 | — | |
| WP0AA2Y16NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| WP0AC2Y17LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WP0AB2Y14MS•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WP0AC2Y13LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — |
Each of the other 106 Taycan runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 129 Taycan VINs so far, most often 2022, 2021, 2023 builds; 11 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Porsche Taycan the gap between build years is 1.9×: a 2020 car draws 4.4 complaints per run, a 2021 one 2.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | — | |
| 2023 | 20 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 79 | 41 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 71 | 31 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 92 | 21 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 4.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 40% of everything Porsche Taycan owners report: Electrical System, 142 of 271 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 5 | |
| Engine | — | 2 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 5 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 27 recall campaigns on the Porsche Taycan; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V455000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2020–2025 |
| 25V896000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2020–2025 |
| 24V732000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2020–2024 |
| 24V217000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2021–2024 |
| 23V841000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard | 2021–2024 |
| 24V731000 | Electrical System:software | 2020–2023 |
24V455000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2020: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The Taycan against its rivals
The Taycan draws 2.3 complaints per production run; the Cadillac CT4 1.1. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan | 271 | 118 | 4.1% | |
| Cadillac CT4 | 32 | 30 | 6.3% |
How serious were they
Of the 271 reports on the Porsche Taycan, 4.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Porsche Taycan | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 271 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 11 (4.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (1.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Porsche Taycan share of that is 271 complaints over 118 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Porsche Taycan VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 271 NHTSA complaints from 118 Taycan runs and 27 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Taycan production run has the most complaints?
WP0AC2Y19LS, a 2020 build, with 12 complaints. The typical Taycan run has 2.3.
Which Taycan years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 4.4 complaints per run and 2024 lightest at 1.
Does the Taycan get more complaints than the Cadillac CT4?
Yes: 2.3 complaints per production run for the Taycan against 1.1 for the Cadillac CT4.
How many Taycan complaints involve a crash?
4.1% of 271 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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