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This 2022 Porsche Taycan has 78 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2022 Porsche Taycan Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2022 Porsche Taycan Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
PORSCHE TAYCAN 2022 has 78 NHTSA complaints and 12 recalls, with electrical faults accounting for 36 complaints. Transmission issues add 18 complaints. Buyers should verify all recalls are repaired before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Taycan
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 78
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 12
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 77
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 75 / 81
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electric range (miles)
- 227
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2022 Porsche Taycan problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2022 Porsche Taycan?
The 2022 Taycan has a high number of complaints and recalls, especially for electrical faults. Buyers should proceed with caution and ensure all recalls are addressed and a thorough inspection is performed.
Electrical faults can lead to unexpected failures and costly repairs. Transmission and drivetrain issues may affect reliability and driving experience.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who are willing to accept higher risk for the Taycan's performance and are diligent about maintenance and recall checks.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking maximum reliability and minimal service visits should consider other model years or vehicles.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2022 Porsche Taycan
Inspection Focus
- Check for any open recalls related to electrical system.
- Inspect transmission and drivetrain for unusual noises or leaks.
- Verify battery and charging system health.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the high-voltage battery and charging system.
- Test all electronic features during a test drive.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Porsche Taycan has 78 complaints and 12 recalls, with electrical faults accounting for 36 complaints. Transmission/drivetrain issues (18 complaints) and engine problems (9 complaints) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With 78 complaints and 12 recalls for a single model year, this Taycan has a higher complaint density than many competitors.
Recall context: The 12 recalls indicate significant safety-related issues that must be verified as repaired before purchase.
- Electrical faults account for 36 of 78 total complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues represent 18 complaints.
- There are 12 recalls for the 2022 model year.
- Electrical Faults (36 complaints)
- Transmission / Drivetrain (18 complaints)
- Engine Problems (9 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2022 Porsche Taycan complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 36 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The mapping system is out of date and tried to route me to an offramp that doesn't exist. I did some research and found the offramp changed over 4 years ago, roughly when the car was built. I took the car to my local dealership to get the maps updated and Porsche claims I have …
While driving in traffic on a busy highway, I heard a loud clunk from the rear of the car and it instantly decelerated from 70+ miles per hour to 22 miles per hour, where it stayed and would not go faster. I had to get across 3 lanes of traffic to exit. Thereafter, the car woul…
This incident is related to the ARB7/24V-732 recall, first communicated to me in November, 2024 and again in July, 2025. The July, 2025 letter states that software would be installed in the vehicle to test the health of my vehicle's battery, at a Porsche Center. I believe that …
I am reporting a safety defect involving (1) sudden loss of propulsion (“turtle mode”/limp mode) while accelerating/merging into traffic and (2) unintended steering movement while driver-assist/lane centering was active (vehicle jerked toward adjacent lane and off roadway). These…
Within 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 …
The vision. Are no good and the ears
On 9/18/2025, while driving at approximately 45 mph on a busy road called Hualapai in Las Vegas, Nevada, my Porsche Taycan suddenly displayed “Electrical system error – Park vehicle in a safe place”. The car immediately slammed to a stop in live traffic. I heard a loud thump from…
The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V221000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer about the recall and was advised that there was no part yet available for the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer a…
Engine control error - Park vehicle in a safe space. This error occurred after pressing the accelerator pedal upon switching from Normal to Sport Plus drive mode. When coming to a stop, I tried to accelerate the car but it would jerk. I stopped, put my emergency signal on, turned…
Complaint Summary: The passenger-side airbag sensor in my 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS has been malfunctioning continuously since I purchased the car as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle from Park Place Porsche Dallas. The car displays repeated warnings to “Contact your dealer for assista…
Driving at 45 MPH, and suddenly the car lost the ability to accelerate. It has no power/torque. It seemed to be able to maintain the speed (but not entirely sure or if it was coasting). I had limited areas on the road to turn so took last possible turn to pull over. A shutdown/st…
Beginning around 45,000 miles, my 2022 Porsche Taycan began experiencing recurring failures in the surround view/backup camera system. One or more camera views will appear blank with a crossed-out camera icon. This affects the federally mandated rear backup camera as well as othe…
My Porsche Taycan unexpectedly applies the brakes on its own while traveling at highway speeds and flashes a red warning message instructing me to take control of the steering wheel, even though both of my hands are already on the wheel. This is extremely dangerous because sudden…
On April 14, 2025, I suffered an electric shock injury while using the Porsche Mobile Charger Plus (Part No. 9J1.971.675.AC; Model PMCPU96A) that came with my 2022 Porsche Taycan, purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle on April 5, 2025, from Braman Porsche in Florida. …
While waiting for light to turn green atba highway off raml, the car dash displayed two errors in quick succession and would not move. The errors were "Engine control error Park vehicle in a safe place" and "Electrical system error Restarting not possible, Service required". Ther…
Session ID: [XXX] EA Case No: [XXX] Time of incident: [XXX] While DC fast charging my 2022 Porsche Taycan at an Electrify America station, I experienced a critical malfunction during cable disconnection. Upon unplugging, there was a visible spark, fire, and smoke on the car's ch…
I am filing a complaint regarding a serious design flaw in the Porsche Taycan that allows road debris and rocks to damage its radiator fans and cooling system, posing safety risks. The radiator fans are critical for thermal management in this electric vehicle, cooling the high vo…
NHTSA campaign 24V732000 is a recall of 27,000 Porsche Taycans for high-voltage batteries may short circuit and increase risk of fire. For vehicles in Porsche campaign ARB6 for which online data is unavailable, owners are advised to have the recalled vehicles inspected and limit …
While driving on the city streets, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. At a stop sign, when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle started to jerk forward slowly and would not accelerate properly. A turtle started to flash on the cluster display. Trying to get to a safe …
While driving on the freeway at 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to quickly decelerate. Pressing the accelerator pedal had no effect. The car behind me quickly swerved to avoid hitting me. I was able to maneuver the car onto the shoulder and very slowly exited the freeway. I…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Porsche Taycan.
Safety recalls
2022 Porsche Taycan recalls
12 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Porsche Taycan. The 12 recalls indicate significant safety-related issues that must be verified as repaired before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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Questions
2022 Porsche Taycan buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Porsche Taycan reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 78 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 12 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Taycan has a high number of complaints and recalls, especially for electrical faults. Buyers should proceed with caution and ensure all recalls are addressed and a thorough inspection is performed. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Porsche Taycan?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (36 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (18 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (13 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Porsche Taycan?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Porsche Taycan?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Porsche Taycan, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 78 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Porsche Taycan have any recalls?▾
Yes. 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Porsche Taycan. A major recall area is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). The 12 recalls indicate significant safety-related issues that must be verified as repaired before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Porsche Taycan?▾
The 2022 Taycan has a high number of complaints and recalls, especially for electrical faults. Buyers should proceed with caution and ensure all recalls are addressed and a thorough inspection is performed. Electrical faults can lead to unexpected failures and costly repairs. Transmission and drivetrain issues may affect reliability and driving experience. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Porsche Taycan reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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