NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 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 Turbo has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without a federal Safety Index score or star ratings. The available record indicates a limited number of safety actions: three recall campaigns have been issued, addressing concerns in the electrical and propulsion systems. Owner feedback includes 19 reported complaints, among which are three documented crashes and three reported injuries. This data offers a partial view of the vehicle's safety profile, and it is not possible to infer crash performance in the absence of relevant test results.
The 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three NHTSA recall campaigns targeting electrical and propulsion system components, 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 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo?
The 2023 Taycan Turbo has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving a gap in federal structural and occupant-protection benchmarks for this model year. Owners have submitted 19 complaints, with a notable concentration in the Electrical System and Service Brakes. Three of these reports allege crashes, resulting in three reported injuries, though no fatalities have been reported. The vehicle's Safety Index places it in the Light burden band, indicating a relatively low volume of combined recalls and complaints compared to the broader vehicle population tracked by NHTSA. The three recalls are focused entirely on the electrical and propulsion architecture, a pattern consistent with the wider 2021-2024 Taycan recall campaigns.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo have any recalls?
The three recalls for this model year all target the electrical and propulsion system. Two campaigns involve the traction battery, and one addresses the onboard charging cable and cord. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as remedy availability can change.
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 Turbo?
Nineteen complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, all unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components are the Electrical System with nine reports and Service Brakes with seven, followed by Unknown or Other at five and Engine at four. Forward Collision Avoidance and Fuel/Propulsion System each appear once.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo?
Any shopper considering a used 2023 Taycan Turbo should verify its VIN on nhtsa.gov. This will confirm if any of the three recall campaigns issued for the model year remain open and unrepaired, as an open recall transfers with the vehicle.
- NHTSA issued three recall campaigns specifically covering 2023 Taycan Turbo units, all focused on the electrical and propulsion system, including two traction battery campaigns and one onboard charging cable campaign.
- The 2023 model year has no NHTSA crash-test result and no star rating; shoppers cannot reference any federal occupant-protection score for this specific year.
- Nineteen unverified complaints on file include three alleged crashes and three alleged injuries, with the Electrical System and Service Brakes drawing the highest complaint concentrations.
- Owners and prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether any of the three recalls remain open and unresolved on a specific vehicle.
FAQ2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo safety questions
Was the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo 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 3 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo. 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 Turbo 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.