Porsche Taycan Y1A
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
952–1034 PS
Elektro AWD Turbo S Facelift Elektro
Electric Madness with Porsche DNA
Legendary!Body Variants
The Porsche Taycan Y1A is available as Limousine and Kombi — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Engine Overview
The Porsche Taycan Y1A is available with 21 engine variants — from 408 to 1034 hp.
The Porsche Taycan (Elektro, 408 PS) has the Taycan-RWD-79 (Elektro RWD 79 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan (FL) (Elektro, 408 PS) has the Taycan-FL-RWD (Elektro RWD Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan 4S (Elektro, 530 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-4S (Elektro AWD 4S) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan 4S (FL) (Elektro, 544 PS) has the Taycan-FL-AWD-4S (Elektro AWD 4S Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Plus (Elektro, 571 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-4S (Elektro AWD 4S) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Plus (FL) (Elektro, 598 PS) has the Taycan-FL-AWD-4S (Elektro AWD 4S Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Sport Turismo (Elektro, 530 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-4S (Elektro AWD 4S) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan GTS (Elektro, 598 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-GTS (Elektro AWD GTS 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan GTS (FL) (Elektro, 700 PS) has the Taycan-FL-AWD-GTS (Elektro AWD GTS Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo (Elektro, 598 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-GTS (Elektro AWD GTS 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Performance Plus (Elektro, 476 PS) has the Taycan-RWD-93 (Elektro RWD 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Performance Plus (FL) (Elektro, 435 PS) has the Taycan-FL-RWD (Elektro RWD Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo (Elektro, 408 PS) has the Taycan-RWD-79 (Elektro RWD 79 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Performance Plus (Elektro, 476 PS) has the Taycan-RWD-93 (Elektro RWD 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo (Elektro, 680 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-Turbo (Elektro AWD Turbo 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo (FL) (Elektro, 884 PS) has the Taycan-FL-AWD-Turbo (Elektro AWD Turbo Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (FL) (Elektro, 1034 PS) has the Taycan-FL-AWD-TurboS (Elektro AWD Turbo S Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (Elektro, 762 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-TurboS (Elektro AWD Turbo S 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (FL) (Elektro, 952 PS) has the Taycan-FL-AWD-TurboS (Elektro AWD Turbo S Facelift) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo (Elektro, 762 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-TurboS (Elektro AWD Turbo S 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo (Elektro, 680 PS) has the Taycan-AWD-Turbo (Elektro AWD Turbo 93 kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: Drive Cuts Out Spontaneously In approx. 43,000 Taycans (2020–2021) the drive can cut out spontaneously during driving and traction is lost. Porsche resolved this via a software update. | Low | |
| Recall APB5: High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk Inadequate sealing in HV battery modules allows moisture ingress and creates arcing with fire risk. Charging limited to max. 80% until repaired. | Low | |
| 12V Lithium Battery Drains During Long Standstill The 12V lithium battery fully discharges after standing for more than 10–14 days, especially in winter. Car becomes unresponsive; doors remain electrically locked. Symptoms: Vehicle unresponsive; app wakes car from sleep mode; doors only openable via emergency release. from 15,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 93 weaknesses have been documented for the Porsche Taycan Y1A (2019–2025) — 83 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Electronics, HVAC, Brakes.
Taycan (Taycan-AWD-4S, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV battery short circuit fire risk, Heating fails completely (Webasto H10), OTA software update bricks the vehicle. Power: 530 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-AWD-4S, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV battery short circuit fire risk, Heating fails completely (Webasto H10), OTA software update bricks the vehicle. Power: 571 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-AWD-Turbo, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: High-voltage battery short-circuit risk, Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, 12 V auxiliary battery discharges. Power: 680 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-AWD-TurboS, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 762 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-RWD-79, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle, 12V lithium battery discharges. Power: 408 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-RWD-93, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 476 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-AWD-GTS, 2022–2024) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV battery short circuit fire risk, Heating fails completely (Webasto H10), OTA software update bricks the vehicle. Power: 598 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-RWD, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 408 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-RWD, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 435 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-AWD-4S, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 544 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-AWD-4S, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 598 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-AWD-GTS, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 700 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-AWD-Turbo, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 884 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-AWD-TurboS, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 952 PS.
Taycan (Taycan-FL-AWD-TurboS, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk, Heater Fails Completely (Webasto H10), OTA Software Update Bricks Vehicle. Power: 1034 PS.
What to watch out for with the Porsche Taycan? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee