The 2021 Porsche Taycan is a Electric. Expert analysis gives it a score of 7.5/10. Pros: Sporty and precise driving feel under local urban road conditions; Impressive design and high-quality finishing details that receive widespread admiration; Exceptional performance: 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds in the Taycan Turbo S, instant acceleration and a sporty driving experience. Common concerns: Sensitivity of electronic systems under extreme local sun, especially touchscreen malfunctions and recurring error warnings; Long wait times for routine maintenance and recurring fault repairs, particularly outside the center of the country; Limited range: up to 450 km under ideal conditions (WLTP), but drops to 350-400 km in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv due to hot weather. Porsche Taycan 2022 owners locally report a breathtaking driving experience, but complain about excessive sensitivity to local heat conditions and faults in the multimedia system and the frequent error warnings common in the country. local drivers note that service at Porsche Performance locally varies greatly between branches, with some well-acquainted with the model's unique faults and others struggling with quick diagnosis. There are 23 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
8 NHTSA recalls for Porsche Taycan 2021
- Seats โ Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment.
- Buckle Assembly โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Macpherson Strut โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
- Suspension โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2021 Taycan vehicle. The front and rear suspension may be misaligned.
- Software โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4S, 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.
- Hazard Flashing Warning Lights โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Suspension โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
- Foundation Components โ Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.