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Porsche Taycan Turbo
NHTSA safety across every Porsche Taycan Turbo model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Porsche Taycan Turbo we cover (2020 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 18 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo is a performance-focused all-electric luxury sedan competing at the top of the premium EV segment. Aimed at driving enthusiasts who want zero-emission power without sacrificing the Porsche experience, it sits above the base Taycan in the lineup and targets buyers who expect both exhilarating performance and a refined, upscale daily driver.
At MotorCaliber, we evaluate safety through crash-test results, recall counts, and owner complaints. On the Taycan Turbo, the picture is genuinely mixed. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle across any of the 2020 to 2024 model years we cover, which means shoppers have no federal star ratings to lean on. That is a meaningful gap for a vehicle at this price point, and it is something Porsche should address. The recall count is the most pressing concern here: 62 recalls across five model years is a high figure by any measure, and it signals that early production of this platform generated a significant number of engineering and compliance corrections. Shoppers should verify their specific vehicle's VIN against the NHTSA recall database before purchase. Owner complaints total 265 across our coverage window, with 10 reported crashes, 5 fire allegations, and 6 reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed incidents, but the fire reports in particular deserve attention given the inherent scrutiny around high-voltage battery systems in EVs. None of the complaints list a fatality, which is a relative positive. The bottom line: the Taycan Turbo has real safety question marks. The absence of federal crash-test data leaves buyers without a key benchmark, and the elevated recall volume demands due diligence before any transaction.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Taycan Turbo as one of the most engaging and refined electric vehicles on the market, praising its sharp, responsive driving dynamics and its well-crafted, premium interior materials. Most find the ride comfort and cabin refinement to be class-competitive, and the overall build quality is frequently described as tight and polished. Value is seen as secondary to the experience it delivers.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the Taycan Turbo for any model year from 2020 to 2024, meaning there are no federal star ratings available to guide your safety comparison against rivals.
- With 62 recalls across five model years, the Taycan Turbo carries an above-average recall burden. Always run your specific VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool to confirm all open recalls have been remedied.
- Owner complaints include 5 fire allegations across the covered model years. While these are unverified, shoppers should ask their dealer about any battery or electrical system service bulletins relevant to the specific vehicle they are considering.
- The 265 total owner complaints logged with NHTSA span a range of systems. Reviewing the complaint categories for your target model year on the NHTSA website can reveal whether any particular system, such as the electrical architecture or charging hardware, generated a disproportionate share of reports.
Most-recalled year on record: 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo with 5 recalls.