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2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 26 on record.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined73 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo recalls 5

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #24V215000 · manufacturer #ARA4 · 20/03/2024

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan GTS, 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche cus…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #24V217000 · manufacturer #ARA5 · 20/03/2024

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan, 2020-2024 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, 2021-2023 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2023 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022-2024 Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2023 Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 9, 2024. Owne…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #23V840000 · manufacturer #APB5 · 13/12/2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the high-voltage battery by replacing modules as necessary, free of charge Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB5.

Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard NHTSA Campaign #23V841000 · manufacturer #APB6 · 13/12/2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Fix: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters …

Structure:body NHTSA Campaign #23V313000 · manufacturer #APA4 · 03/05/2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo efficiency & running costs

Combined73 MPGe
City71 MPGe
Highway75 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$1,000
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A2)
Electric range212 mi
Charge time (240V)10.5 hours
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$5,000
Energy only$5,000
Per mile$0.07

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo vehicles on record

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2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo get?

The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo has a U.S. EPA estimate of 73 MPGe combined (71 city / 75 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.