NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche Taycan 4s Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 69 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, and consequently, it carries no federal star ratings nor an overall Safety Index score. However, its record is not blank: a "Moderate" burden band for recalls and owner complaints offers an initial indication. Six recall campaigns have been issued for this model year, with a notable concentration in the electrical and traction-battery systems. Furthermore, 69 owner complaints are on file, some of which include allegations of crashes and fires. This information provides a basis for safety assessment, even in the absence of formal crash-test data.
The 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of six federal recall campaigns documented in NHTSA's public database.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 69 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s?
Six recall campaigns, all targeting the electrical system, define the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S's federal safety record. Three campaigns specifically address the traction battery and propulsion system, a critical area for a battery-electric vehicle. Owner complaints corroborate this; 37 of the 69 total complaints concern the electrical system. Two alleged fire reports and four alleged crash reports are present within these complaints, though these claims remain unverified by NHTSA. The 2021 Taycan 4S received no crash-test ratings from NHTSA, and no other model year data is available for comparison. This lack of crash-test data means the vehicle's Moderate recall and complaint burden designation is based solely on its recall and complaint volume.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s have any recalls?
All six recall campaigns for the 2021 Taycan 4S target the electrical system. Three address the traction battery and propulsion system, one covers the onboard charging cable, and one involves the instrument cluster and panel. NHTSA's published campaign records do not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided here, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as instructions can be updated after a campaign launches.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V217000
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-03-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V215000
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-03-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V840000
Risk: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-12-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD23V841000
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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, ant
Reported 2023-12-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V176000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-03-17
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT22V921000
Risk: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB8.
Reported 2022-12-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA against the 2021 Taycan 4S. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently reported component is the Electrical System with 37 allegations, followed by the Engine at 16, Power Train at 11, Service Brakes at 8, and Back Over Prevention at 5. Four complaints allege a crash, two allege fire, and two allege injuries.
69 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s?
Any used 2021 Taycan 4S should have its full 17-character VIN checked at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm which, if any, of the six recall campaigns remain open and whether the remedy has been completed by a Porsche dealer.
- NHTSA issued six recall campaigns against the 2021 Taycan 4S, all within the electrical system, with three campaigns specifically targeting the traction battery and propulsion system.
- The 2021 model year has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific year and trim.
- Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, including unverified allegations of 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries, with the Electrical System accounting for more than half of all reported component issues.
- Running the vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov is the only way to confirm whether any of the six recall campaigns have been remedied on a specific unit.
FAQ2021 Porsche Taycan 4s safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 69 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 69 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Taycan 4s 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.