Last updated: 2026-10-10
2022 Porsche Taycan Reliability Report
The 2022 Porsche Taycan rates good but trails other 2022 sedans, mainly for sudden drive power loss and unintended shifts into Neutral or Park.
Recalls
40
Complaints
76
Complaint Rate
N/A
Est. Repair Cost
$1192
EV Range
199–246 mi
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Rates good but sits among the weaker Taycan years, with owner complaints led by electrical shutdowns and unexpected shifts into Neutral or Park.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31)
- POWER TRAIN (16)
- STEERING (3)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2022 is year 3 of the First generation (Type 9J1).
- Redesigned for the 2020 model year.
- Well-established in its generation — most early issues should be resolved.
- A refresh arrives in 2024.
- 1st generation Taycan (US).
What this means for buyers
Well into the generation cycle — most design and manufacturing issues should be resolved by now.
2020: First generation (Type 9J1) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2022: This Model Year
2022 is year 3 of the First generation (Type 9J1).
2024: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
Should You Buy the 2022 Porsche Taycan?
Reliability here is good, but this is not the strongest Taycan year. It falls below average against other 2022 sedans and sits among the weaker of the six scored model years. The 2021 rates better. The 2023 rates about the same.
The problems that matter are about losing the car while you drive it. Owners describe an "Electrical System Error" warning, then a sudden loss of all drive power, sometimes at freeway speed. The cabin heater can fail too, so the windshield will not defog, and dealers report weeks-long waits for parts. Other owners say the car shifts itself into Neutral or Park, often within the first 100 to 3,500 miles. Dealers often cannot reproduce it, so cars come back unrepaired. Federal recall records show 40 recalls, touching brakes, air bags, seat belts, electrical and power train systems.
Ask for proof that every recall was completed, and for repair orders that mention electrical errors or shifting faults. If the price is close, compare a 2021.
Compared to the 2023 Porsche Taycan, which scored the same. See also the 2021 Porsche Taycan for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Low complaint frequency
- +Well-established generation
Cons
- −Above-average recall count
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Sudden loss of all drive power is the most serious pattern (31 complaints)
- −POWER TRAIN: Unintended shifts from Drive to Neutral or Park dominate these filings (16 complaints)
- −2 fire incidents reported in owner complaints
Compare 2022 Porsche Taycan With
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 40 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31)
- POWER TRAIN (16)
Recall Overview
40
recalls on record
The 2022 Porsche Taycan has 40 recalls on record, which is above average. A high count can flag multiple component concerns, though it also shows the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
76
complaintsSafety Incidents
2
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2022 Porsche Taycan Recall Details
40 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Taycan vehicles. The front brake hoses can develop cracks and leak brake fluid.
Consequence
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
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.
AIR BAGS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Taycan vehicles. An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
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.
Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →
Buying a used 2022 Porsche Taycan? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Porsche Taycan, and 40 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2022 Porsche Taycan NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Porsche TaycanRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$1192
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
2022 Porsche Taycan Example Repair Prices
National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.
| Repair | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Clutch Replacement | $3,960 – $4,803 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $344 – $472 |
| Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement | $271 – $325 |
| Air Injection System Air Bypass Valve Replacement | $920 – $1,212 |
| Fuel Pump Relay Replacement | $137 – $190 |
| Battery Cable Replacement | $382 – $410 |
| Coil Spring Replacement | $1,165 – $1,410 |
| Engine Oil Pan Replacement | $2,227 – $2,369 |
| Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Switch Replacement | $376 – $430 |
| Body Control Module Replacement | $721 – $798 |
Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Electric
199–246 mi range
Fuel cost: $900–$1,100/yr
Fuel only
40.695–48.097 kWh/100mi · 9.5–10.5 hrs @ 240V
Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | Range | kWh/100mi | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taycan GTS | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 246 mi | 40.7 | $900 |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 199 mi | 42.4 | $950 |
| Taycan GTS ST | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 233 mi | 42.1 | $950 |
| Taycan Perf Battery | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 200 mi | 42.0 | $950 |
| Taycan 4 Cross Turismo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 215 mi | 44.1 | $1,000 |
| Taycan 4S Cross Turismo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 215 mi | 45.0 | $1,000 |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 227 mi | 43.5 | $1,000 |
| Taycan Perf Battery Plus | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 225 mi | 44.9 | $1,000 |
| Taycan Turbo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 212 mi | 46.0 | $1,050 |
| Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 204 mi | 46.9 | $1,050 |
| Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 202 mi | 46.0 | $1,050 |
| Taycan Turbo S | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 201 mi | 48.1 | $1,100 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Porsche Taycan.
Run cabin heat and front defrost on high for ten minutes and confirm hot air and a clearing windshield.
Make repeated stops in traffic and watch the gear display for unexpected shifts to Neutral, Park or Hold.
Ask for service records showing "Electrical System Error" visits, power loss events, or a high-voltage heater replacement.
Check every surround-view and backup camera angle for blank screens, crossed-out icons or a distorted image.
Confirm the passenger airbag warning is off and get dealer proof that all open recall work is done.
Inspect the mobile charger, its cable and the DC charge port pins for melting, scorching or heat damage.
Brake gently at walking pace several times and reject a soft pedal that needs pumping to stop.
Confirm power steering stays fully assisted while reversing and turning slowly out of a parking space.
2022 Porsche Taycan Common Problems by Component
76 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
31 complaintsSafety-relatedSudden loss of all drive power is the most serious pattern. An "Electrical System Error" warning appears and the car coasts to a stop, sometimes at freeway speed or on a dark road. The cabin heater also fails, which leaves the windshield unable to defog, and dealers report waiting weeks for parts. Other reports cover a dead 12-volt battery, camera views going blank around 45,000 miles, and spontaneous shifts to Neutral or Park. The 31 filings include a crash, two fires and an electric shock injury from the mobile charger.
POWER TRAIN
16 complaintsUnintended shifts from Drive to Neutral or Park dominate these filings. They usually happen when the car is stopped or creeping in traffic, and they often start in the first few thousand miles. Some owners also lose power steering at the same moment. A second pattern is sudden loss of acceleration while driving, with a flashing turtle icon on the cluster, including one sharp slowdown at 65 mph. Dealers often cannot reproduce either problem, and cars come back without a repair.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaintsSafety-relatedSudden reverse acceleration after an electrical system error warning appears in one crash report, with the brakes described as not working. The rest of these reports mirror other categories. The cabin heater fails and the windows fog. The car shifts to Park on its own. The rear camera image is distorted. The center display goes dark while driving and asks for a reboot. One owner describes waiting more than a year for a promised replacement charger cable. Another reports melted pins in the DC charge port after a fast-charging session.
STEERING (3 complaints)
STEERING
3 complaintsPower steering assist cuts out completely, and the driver cannot turn the wheel until the car is restarted. In one report the steering locked during an "Electrical system error" shutdown at about 45 mph in traffic, and the car would not go back into Drive. A separate complaint describes repeated false automatic braking at highway speed, with a warning to take the wheel even though both hands were on it. Unexpected shifts into Park also appear here.
ENGINE (3 complaints)
ENGINE
3 complaintsSelf-shifting into Neutral, Park or Hold at traffic lights makes up most of these reports, with some owners counting several episodes over a few months on a new car. One filing describes an "Engine control error" message telling the driver to park in a safe place, followed by jerky acceleration after switching drive modes. Turning the car off and back on cleared that fault. There are only 3 complaints here, but they match the shifting problem filed under power train.
BACK OVER PREVENTION (3 complaints)
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3 complaintsParking sensors and Rear Cross Traffic Alert fail on startup, and in one case the faults would not clear after several restarts. That matters because rear visibility is limited. Owners also describe the backup camera image as unclear and distorted, which makes distances hard to judge. One filing is mainly about a recall repair that could not be done because the part was not available.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (2 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaintsCabin heat and windshield defrost stop working, so the windows fog and visibility drops. Dealers trace this to a failed high-voltage electric heater that also heats the coolant used for defrosting, and the fix is replacing it. One owner cites forum reports of repeat heater failures about a year after the first replacement. This is the same heater failure reported under the electrical system category.
AIR BAGS (2 complaints)
AIR BAGS
2 complaintsA passenger airbag that does not work, with repeated warnings to contact the dealer, is the core issue here. Both complaints are mostly about a delayed repair. Owners say dealers and Porsche have no part available and no timeline, and one car spent more than three months in service in total. Owners say they do not feel safe carrying a front passenger in the meantime.
SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsAt low speeds the brake pedal feels soft and responds less, so drivers have to press harder or pump the pedal to stop. One driver had to leave the road to avoid a crash. A low brake fluid warning also appears in one report. Dealers first found nothing wrong, and in one case a fluid flush did not help. Replacing the brake booster fixed the problem in one car.
LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaintWithin a few days of a rain event, I start getting errors involving the lane keep assist, automatic, emergency, breaking, forward collision, warning system, lane departure assist, headlight control unit. God has been taken to the dealership three times in the last six months for this problem and it keeps coming back. This is a safety issue and I don’t feel comfortable taking the car out for a drive when it rains or within a few days after a rain event
When Do 2022 Porsche Taycan Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Porsche Taycan Years
Best Porsche Taycan Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scorePorsche Taycan Years to Avoid
No Porsche Taycan years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 64 and 70 across 6 scored model years.
Porsche Taycan Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 67/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 70/100 | Good |
Porsche Taycan Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2022 Porsche Taycan without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2022 Porsche Taycan
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Porsche Taycan does best on repair costs (70/100) and worst on recall impact (54/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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