NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Porsche Taycan Safety Record
The 2022 Porsche Taycan has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 12 recalls and 78 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Porsche Taycan carries no NHTSA star ratings, as the agency has not crash-tested this model. This absence of data means no computed Safety Index can be assigned. However, the federal record does indicate a Heavy burden band for recalls and complaints. Shoppers should note the 12 recall campaigns and 78 owner-reported complaints. This information warrants close attention, irrespective of the lack of crash-test performance data.
The 2022 Porsche Taycan was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of 12 federal recall campaigns according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 12 |
| Owner complaints | 78 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
The 2022 Taycan's recall record spans foundational safety systems, including airbag deployment logic, brake-line integrity, and backup-camera function. High-voltage battery integrity was addressed through two parallel campaigns, one software-based and one hardware-based, suggesting a multi-faceted risk. On the complaint side, the Electrical System accounts for 36 of 78 reported allegations. This concentration aligns with the recall themes rather than appearing as a separate concern. Two complaints allege a crash event and two allege fire, which NHTSA records but does not adjudicate as confirmed incidents. No tested sibling years exist in the data we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test score that can serve as a directional reference for this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?
The 2022 Taycan's 12 recall campaigns cover: a backup camera sensing system failure shared across multiple Porsche models; an occupant classification system error that may deactivate the front passenger airbag; two separate high-voltage battery short-circuit concerns addressed through software and hardware campaigns; and front brake hoses that can develop cracks and leak. NHTSA's published campaign descriptions do not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive for this model year, but owners should verify current guidance by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V896000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Reported 2025-12-19
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER25V221000
Risk: An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA2.
Reported 2025-05-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24V731000
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage 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 November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB5. This recall expands previou
Reported 2024-10-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V732000
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and r
Reported 2024-10-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS24V455000
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB0.
Reported 2024-06-19
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: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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V347000
Risk: An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.
Reported 2023-05-16
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)22V404000
Risk: A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6.
Reported 2022-06-08
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
Owners have filed 78 unverified allegations with NHTSA against the 2022 Taycan. The most frequently reported component is the Electrical System, followed by the Power Train, an Unknown or Other category, the Engine, the Fuel and Propulsion System, and Visibility and Wiper systems. These are consumer-submitted reports and have not been independently verified by NHTSA or MotorCaliber.
78 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
Any used buyer should run the specific VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to identify which of the 12 recall campaigns, if any, remain open and unrepaired on that exact vehicle. Completion status varies by individual car and cannot be assumed from model-year data alone.
- The 2022 Taycan is subject to a recall in which an occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger airbag, a direct occupant-protection concern specific to 2022 and 2023 model years.
- Two separate high-voltage battery recall campaigns, one software-based and one hardware-based, address a potential short-circuit condition in the 2022 Taycan; owners should confirm both have been completed on their specific VIN.
- A front brake hose recall affecting 2020 through 2025 Taycan vehicles includes the 2022 model year and involves hoses that can crack and leak, which is a hydraulic braking system integrity issue.
- Seventy-eight unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2022 Taycan, with 36 targeting the Electrical System, a concentration that broadly mirrors the software and battery recall themes present in this model year's federal record.
FAQ2022 Porsche Taycan safety questions
Was the 2022 Porsche Taycan 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 12 recalls and 78 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Porsche Taycan have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 78 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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 2022.
- 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.