Used Porsche Taycan 2020-present reliability review

What should I look for in a used Porsche Taycan?

When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.

All Porsche Taycans have automatic emergency braking (AEB), traffic-sign recognition and lane-keeping assistance. Blind-spot monitoring is available, but it's an optional extra from new.

In terms of crash protection, the Taycan achieved a full five-star rating from Euro NCAP. Whiplash protection for adults and children sitting in the front or back was found to be a little disappointing.

Is a used Porsche Taycan reliable?

We don't consider the Taycan a reliable car. In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, it placed last out of 20 cars in the electric car class.

If it's any consolation, the air-con and infotainment system were the main trouble spots, rather than anything more serious.

As a brand, Porsche came 20th out of 30 manufacturers.

Of the Taycans in our survey, a hefty 46% went wrong, with owners citing the air-con and infotainment system as the main trouble spots. All remedial work was done for free, but two-thirds of the stricken cars were out of action for more than a week.

Used Porsche Taycan: owners' reliability data

As part of our Reliability Survey, What Car? readers said the Porsche Taycan has faced a few reliability challenges, primarily related to its technology.

Owners reported issues with the car’s software, including system crashes and glitches in the infotainment and navigation systems. Additionally, some experienced problems with the charging system, such as slow charging speeds or difficulties in connecting to chargers, which required dealer intervention.

Dealer service for the Taycan received mixed feedback. While some owners appreciated the quick response and expertise of Porsche technicians, others were less impressed. Common complaints included long wait times for software updates and repairs, as well as high service costs. A few readers felt that their issues were not fully resolved after multiple visits to the dealership.