NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche Taycan Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche Taycan has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 11 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 presents a significant recall and complaint burden, as indicated by 11 recalls and 19 owner-reported complaints. This places the model in the Heavy burden band. NHTSA has not crash-tested this particular model year, meaning it carries no federal star ratings nor a computed Safety Index. While the absence of crash-test data precludes a definitive safety assessment, the volume of recalls and complaints on record warrants careful consideration from prospective buyers.
The 2023 Porsche Taycan was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to 11 recall campaigns documented in NHTSA's federal database.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 11 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
The 2023 Taycan presents a mixed safety profile, marked by a notable cluster of recall campaigns affecting critical systems. Two recalls specifically address the high-voltage battery, citing a short-circuit risk through both software and hardware issues. This represents a significant electrical hazard for an electric vehicle. Further, a recall for cracking front brake hoses introduces a potential hydraulic failure, directly impacting stopping capability. An additional recall concerns the occupant classification system, which could lead to a front-passenger airbag failing to deploy in a collision. The owner complaint data reinforces these concerns, with 16 of 19 reported issues related to the Electrical System and Service Brakes. No NHTSA crash-test results are available for the 2023 Taycan, nor are there tested sibling years for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?
The 11 recalls covering this model year address: a back-over prevention camera sensing system, a front-passenger occupant classification system that may deactivate the airbag, two separate high-voltage battery short-circuit risks tied to electrical system software and the traction battery propulsion system, and front brake hoses that can crack and leak. The brake hose and battery concerns are the most operationally significant; owners should contact their dealer promptly and check nhtsa.gov for any park-outside or do-not-drive guidance tied to their specific VIN.
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
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
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 2023 Porsche Taycan?
The 19 owner-reported complaints against the 2023 Taycan are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA. The top components alleged are the Electrical System with 9 reports, Service Brakes with 7, Unknown or Other with 5, and Engine with 4. Three complaints are categorized as crash-related and three allege injuries, though none allege fatalities or fires.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
Potential owners of a 2023 Taycan must verify recall completion for any individual vehicle before purchase. The model year has accumulated 11 recall campaigns, a substantial figure that necessitates specific VIN research at nhtsa.gov to confirm that all necessary remedies have been performed.
- Two separate 2023 Taycan recalls both cite a high-voltage battery short-circuit risk, one attributed to software and one to the traction battery hardware, making battery-system recall status a priority check for this specific model year.
- A 2022-2023 Taycan-specific recall addresses an occupant classification system error that may deactivate the front-passenger airbag, a concern unique to this narrow production window and not shared across the full Taycan lineup.
- Front brake hoses on 2023 Taycan vehicles are subject to a recall for cracking and fluid leakage, a hydraulic failure risk that owners should resolve with a dealer before continued operation.
- Of the 19 unverified owner complaints filed against the 2023 Taycan with NHTSA, three are categorized as crash-related and three allege injuries, giving this model year a complaint profile that goes beyond inconvenience-level allegations.
FAQ2023 Porsche Taycan safety questions
Was the 2023 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 11 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche Taycan have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 11 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Porsche Taycan. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Porsche Taycan. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Taycan 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.