NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche Taycan 4s Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, so the agency has not assigned it star ratings or a Safety Index score. The federal record shows a Light recall and complaint burden. That record details four recall campaigns, primarily addressing issues within the electrical and traction battery systems. Owners have filed 19 complaints for this model year. Without crash test data, no conclusions can be drawn regarding the vehicle's crash safety performance.
The 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four federal recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s?
The 2023 Taycan 4S has no adjacent crash-test results from other model years in the NHTSA database to contextualize its safety performance. Its recall and complaint volume place it in the Light burden band. All four recalls issued for this model year relate to the electrical and propulsion system, specifically addressing issues with the traction battery or onboard charging. This theme is consistent with the owner complaints, where the Electrical System category leads with nine reported incidents. Service Brakes also feature in the complaints with seven reports. The owner complaint file includes three alleged crashes and three alleged injuries, though causation remains unconfirmed.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s have any recalls?
All four recall campaigns for the 2023 Taycan 4S target the electrical system, specifically the traction battery across three separate campaigns and the onboard charging cable and cord in a fourth. The recall records in the DATA block do not include a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, but owners should verify current remedy status for their VIN at nhtsa.gov, as guidance can be updated after a campaign opens.
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 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: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:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V615000
Risk: Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB2.
Reported 2023-09-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s?
The 19 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Taycan 4S are unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 9 reports and Service Brakes with 7 reports, followed by Unknown Or Other at 5, Engine at 4, Forward Collision Avoidance at 1, and Fuel and Propulsion System at 1. Three complaints allege a crash and three allege an injury.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s?
Four recall campaigns have been issued for the 2023 Taycan 4S. Before any purchase, it is imperative that the vehicle's VIN be checked against the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm that all open campaigns have been addressed.
- NHTSA issued four recall campaigns against the 2023 Taycan 4S, all targeting the electrical system, with three specifically addressing traction-battery concerns and one addressing the onboard charging cable.
- The 2023 model year has no NHTSA crash-test rating, meaning shoppers cannot reference a federal star score or Safety Index for this specific year.
- Nineteen unverified complaints are on file with NHTSA, with the Electrical System and Service Brakes as the most frequently alleged problem areas, and three of those complaints allege a crash occurred.
- Because all four recalls involve the electrical and propulsion system, confirming remedy completion on a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov is a particularly relevant step for anyone evaluating a 2023 Taycan 4S.
FAQ2023 Porsche Taycan 4s safety questions
Was the 2023 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 4 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Porsche Taycan 4s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Taycan 4s 2023.
- 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.