NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Porsche Taycan Safety Record
The 2024 Porsche Taycan has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Porsche Taycan has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving it without an official NHTSA Safety Index or star ratings. The available federal record indicates a Light recall and complaint burden band for this model year. Six recall campaigns have been issued, addressing components such as the high-voltage battery, front brake hoses, and headlight software. Additionally, nine owner-reported complaints have been filed, none alleging crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. This data constitutes the complete safety assessment MotorCaliber can provide for the 2024 Taycan.
The 2024 Porsche Taycan was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries six federal recall campaigns, and falls in the 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 9 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Porsche Taycan?
For the 2024 model year, the vehicle carries a Light burden band, with six recalls and nine unverified complaints. Two of the six recall campaigns directly involve the high-voltage traction battery. A third recall addresses hydraulic brake hoses. The remaining recalls concern headlight software and a multi-model backup camera. Owners and prospective buyers should verify the repair status by VIN for all campaigns. The nine owner complaints, primarily citing Electrical System issues, align with the recall themes but represent a small volume overall. No crash-test data for sibling model years is available for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?
The 2024 Taycan's six recall campaigns address: a potential high-voltage battery short circuit (two separate campaigns covering 2021-2024 model years), front brake hoses that can crack and leak hydraulic fluid, incorrect headlight control module software that may affect lighting behavior, and a backup camera sensing system issue shared across multiple Porsche models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is stated in the data provided, but the brake hose and battery campaigns involve components with direct safety implications and should be confirmed resolved by 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
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE24V654000
Risk: Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.
Reported 2024-09-05
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 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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Porsche Taycan?
Nine owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Taycan. The top alleged problem area is the Electrical System, which accounts for six of the nine reports. Additional unverified allegations touch Forward Collision Avoidance, Visibility and Wipers, and Service Brakes. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts, and none of the nine reports allege a crash, fire, injury, or death.
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Porsche Taycan?
Six recall campaigns have been issued for the 2024 Taycan, a notable volume for a new model year. Prospective owners should verify that all necessary repairs, especially those concerning the battery and brake hose, have been completed by an authorized dealer. Unaddressed recalls remain with the vehicle, not the prior owner.
- The 2024 Taycan has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Two of the six recalls target the high-voltage traction battery for a potential short circuit risk, and a third targets front brake hoses for cracking and hydraulic fluid leakage; buyers should verify all three are resolved by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Nine unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with six of those alleging Electrical System issues, a theme that aligns with the battery-related recall campaigns active for this year.
- A backup camera sensing system recall affects the 2024 Taycan as part of a broader multi-model Porsche campaign, and its open or closed status should be confirmed through the NHTSA VIN lookup tool.
FAQ2024 Porsche Taycan safety questions
Was the 2024 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 6 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Porsche Taycan have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Porsche Taycan. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Porsche Taycan?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 9 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Porsche Taycan. 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 2024.
- 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.