NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S, federal safety regulators have not published crash-test results or an overall star rating, leaving its crashworthiness undetermined by those metrics. The vehicle registers a Light burden band for recalls and owner complaints. Five recall campaigns have been issued, primarily addressing the electrical and propulsion systems. A single owner complaint, as yet unverified, is on file. This limited data set provides no basis for assessing the vehicle's crash safety performance.
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries five federal recall campaigns, and falls in a 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 | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving a gap in data regarding its structural and occupant-protection performance. Shoppers lack a reference point from a closely related model year to inform their understanding of this specific model's crashworthiness. This model year does, however, carry a Light recall and complaint burden, the least intensive tier in this guide's framework. Its five recalls are all rooted in the electrical system. This aligns with a broader pattern of electrical system recalls for the Taycan range from 2020 through 2024, addressing issues from traction battery software and hardware to an onboard charging cord and the instrument cluster. The single owner complaint on file does not add significantly to the electrical system concerns already documented by the recall record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S have any recalls?
All five recall campaigns for the 2021 Taycan Turbo S target the electrical system. Three address the traction battery within the propulsion system, one covers the onboard charging cable and cord, and one involves the instrument cluster and panel. The recall documents do not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive noted in the data provided here, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2021 Taycan Turbo S. That single unverified allegation names the Electrical System as the affected component. It is an unverified consumer report, not an established finding, and it recorded no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
A critical point for any prospective 2021 Taycan Turbo S owner is the potential for open recall work. Buyers should run the specific vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any of the five recall campaigns remain outstanding.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Taycan Turbo S, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and none should be inferred.
- All five of the 2021 Taycan Turbo S recall campaigns target the electrical system, with three specifically addressing the high-voltage traction battery and one covering the onboard charging cable.
- Only one unverified owner complaint appears in the NHTSA record for this model year, citing the Electrical System, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that allegation.
- Because the 2021 Taycan Turbo S is now five years old, prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether recall remedy work has been performed on any specific vehicle.
FAQ2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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 5 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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 Turbo S 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.