Porsche Taycan
Current gen (See guide)
The Porsche Taycan is one of the most accomplished electric sports cars on the market, and the majority of model years are genuinely solid ownership propositions.
- ReliabilityMixedYear-sensitive
- Ownership cost$$$Brand typical
- Insurance$$$Moderate
- Repair difficultyModerateDealer or indie
- Typical lifespanLong if maintainedHistory matters
At a glance
- Worst years
- 2020, 2022
- Best years
- 2021, 2025
- Top failure
- High-voltage battery short-circuit and fire risk across 2020-2023 (NHTSA recalls 24V-215 and 24V-732)
- Recommended tire
- Michelin CrossClimate2
- Must check
- VIN recalls + PPI
Years to avoid
See the linked years-to-avoid guide for worst (2020, 2022) and best (2021, 2025) model years.
- LayoutPorsche Taycan
- CharacterSee guide
Engines
Which powertrains hold up — and which to walk away from.
- Year-dependent
See years-to-avoid guide
All
Reliability swings by model year — use the linked guide for the full map.
Transmissions
- Mixed
Automatic (typical)
Most years
Confirm service history and closed recalls on used examples.
Ownership metrics
- Top failure theme
- High-voltage battery short-circuit and fire risk across 2020-2023 (NHTSA recallsWorst-year cluster.
- Safer window
- 2021, 2025Best years in the guide.
- Must check
- Recalls + PPINon-negotiable.
Factory tire sizes
| Size | Years / trims | Best all-season | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| See owner's manual | Common OE Many trims |  All-weather tire pick. | Live prices |
Recommended tires
Recalls
Run NHTSA by VIN
Multiple
Always confirm open campaigns before purchase.
Check recalls
Maintenance
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase | Full PPI + recall check |
| Per schedule | Factory-spec fluid service |
Should you buy one?
Prefer 2021, 2025. Approach 2020, 2022 with extra caution.