2022 Porsche Taycan: What to check before buying
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the electrical, transmission, and engine. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2022- Owner complaints
- 76
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes reported
- 2
- 1 injury
Your inspection sheet
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2022 Porsche Taycan: inspection sheet
Paperwork and questions
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/3
Walk-around and cabin
Engine off, key in hand0/4
Test drive
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/2
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Which Taycan is it?
EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | AWD, RWD | 225–246 mi range |
- With a full charge, the range estimate on the dash should land near the EPA figure of 225–246 miles. A much lower number on a mild day can mean a worn battery; ask for a battery health report.
Check the odometer against these mileages
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Unintended shift to Neutral/Park
100–3,500 miles
Why these checks: what owners reported
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Porsche Taycan, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Electrical311 crash
Sudden loss of all drive power is the most serious pattern. An "Electrical System Error" warning appears and the car coasts to a stop, sometimes at freeway speed or on a dark road. The cabin heater also fails, which leaves the windshield unable to defog, and dealers report waiting weeks for parts. Other reports cover a dead 12-volt battery, camera views going blank around 45,000 miles, and spontaneous shifts to Neutral or Park. The 31 filings include a crash, two fires and an electric shock injury from the mobile charger.
Transmission16No crashes
Unintended shifts from Drive to Neutral or Park dominate these filings. They usually happen when the car is stopped or creeping in traffic, and they often start in the first few thousand miles. Some owners also lose power steering at the same moment. A second pattern is sudden loss of acceleration while driving, with a flashing turtle icon on the cluster, including one sharp slowdown at 65 mph. Dealers often cannot reproduce either problem, and cars come back without a repair.
Engine3No crashes
Self-shifting into Neutral, Park or Hold at traffic lights makes up most of these reports, with some owners counting several episodes over a few months on a new car. One filing describes an "Engine control error" message telling the driver to park in a safe place, followed by jerky acceleration after switching drive modes. Turning the car off and back on cleared that fault. There are only 3 complaints here, but they match the shifting problem filed under power train.
Steering3No crashes
Power steering assist cuts out completely, and the driver cannot turn the wheel until the car is restarted. In one report the steering locked during an "Electrical system error" shutdown at about 45 mph in traffic, and the car would not go back into Drive. A separate complaint describes repeated false automatic braking at highway speed, with a warning to take the wheel even though both hands were on it. Unexpected shifts into Park also appear here.
Backup camera3No crashes
Parking sensors and Rear Cross Traffic Alert fail on startup, and in one case the faults would not clear after several restarts. That matters because rear visibility is limited. Owners also describe the backup camera image as unclear and distorted, which makes distances hard to judge. One filing is mainly about a recall repair that could not be done because the part was not available.
Wipers and visibility2No crashes
Cabin heat and windshield defrost stop working, so the windows fog and visibility drops. Dealers trace this to a failed high-voltage electric heater that also heats the coolant used for defrosting, and the fix is replacing it. One owner cites forum reports of repeat heater failures about a year after the first replacement. This is the same heater failure reported under the electrical system category.
Airbags2No crashes
A passenger airbag that does not work, with repeated warnings to contact the dealer, is the core issue here. Both complaints are mostly about a delayed repair. Owners say dealers and Porsche have no part available and no timeline, and one car spent more than three months in service in total. Owners say they do not feel safe carrying a front passenger in the meantime.
Brakes2No crashes
At low speeds the brake pedal feels soft and responds less, so drivers have to press harder or pump the pedal to stop. One driver had to leave the road to avoid a crash. A low brake fluid warning also appears in one report. Dealers first found nothing wrong, and in one case a fluid flush did not help. Replacing the brake booster fixed the problem in one car.
In owners' own words
Excerpts from complaints Taycan owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
The 240V charger cable has a recall due to overheating and causing fires. I am now having to charge my car with a slower cable. In addition, I have also heard that the battery can have issues with water and leakage causing fires as well. I am concerned with fires by charging the car in my home, and the fact that this car was sold to me, and the charger cable has been known to have issues for years, only now getting a recall letter in Feb 2024.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2024
The heater and defrost are not working which is especially dangerous during cold weather and/or humid conditions. The vehicle is at the dealership service center where they stated there have been a number of similar issues. The dealer has indicated they will inspect and repair. There were no warning lamps/messages prior to failure. To be fair, I never tried the heater before a cold spell this last week.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2024
Multiple times, after coming to a full stop, the car has silently shifted from D to N or P. I often only notice once I want to drive off again, and am unable to. It happened the first time after only around 100 miles, now with over 3500 miles on the car it still happens from time to time.
Filed with NHTSA, May 2022
Came to a stop in traffic and vehicle switched from Drive to Neutral. Power steering also lost. Was able to switch back to drive and proceed without incident. This has occurred twice in the 2547 miles I have driven the car since new.
Filed with NHTSA, March 2022
Engine control error - Park vehicle in a safe space. This error occurred after pressing the accelerator pedal upon switching from Normal to Sport Plus drive mode. When coming to a stop, I tried to accelerate the car but it would jerk. I stopped, put my emergency signal on, turned off and on the car and the error went away.
Filed with NHTSA, August 2025
On 3 separate occasions while at a stop light the car shifted itself into neutral from drive. It’s very unsettling and unsafe. This is a brand new 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.
Filed with NHTSA, April 2022
How the 2022 compares with other Taycan years
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2022 has the most owner complaints of the 6 Taycan years we cover, about 12.3 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
- Electrical313
- Transmission160
- Engine30
- Steering30
- Backup camera30
- Wipers and visibility20
Where the 2022 fits in the Taycan's history
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2022 is the third model year of the Taycan's first generation (2020–2024).
Porsche updated the Taycan for 2024, so a 2022 does not have those changes.
What changed for 2024 (not on a 2022)
- Improved battery chemistry with increased power density
- Upgraded rear traction motor from Macan BEV
- Increased maximum regenerative braking power from 290 to 400kW
- Increased maximum charging rate from 270 to 320kW
Recalls to confirm (12)
Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
25V896000Backup cameraDec 2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
25V221000AirbagsMay 2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA2.
24V732000ElectricalOct 2024
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbers for this recall are ARB6 and ARB7. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217.
24V731000ElectricalOct 2024
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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 November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
24V455000BrakesJun 2024
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB0.
24V215000ElectricalMar 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.
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
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 customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA4.
24V217000ElectricalMar 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.
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5.
23V840000ElectricalDec 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.
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
23V841000ElectricalDec 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.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.
23V347000BrakesMay 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays.".
Risk: An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.
23V176000ElectricalMar 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Risk: A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.
22V404000TransmissionJun 2022
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including rearview camera image) could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6.
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