Average Reliability

2021 Porsche Taycan Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

J1 · Rear Motor RWD (300hp base) / Dual Motor AWD (522hp 4S) / Dual Motor AWD (670hp Turbo) / Dual Motor AWD (750hp Turbo S) · $68,000 - $120,000

Known Issues — 2021 Porsche Taycan

MINOR

Software bugs causing navigation and climate control anomalies

MINOR

DC fast charging speed dropping below advertised on some units

MODERATE

Rear-axle steering module fault codes

MODERATE

12V auxiliary battery depletion causing shutdowns

MINOR

Air suspension ride height inconsistency

MINOR

Heat pump efficiency in extreme cold reducing winter range significantly

What to Inspect

  • Real-world range test against estimated capacity
  • Verify all software updates installed
  • 12V battery age and voltage check
  • DC fast charging speed verification
  • Air suspension height all four corners
  • Rear-axle steering function

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Annual inspectionyearly$500-$800
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$150-$250
Tire rotationevery 10,000 miles$80-$150
Cabin and pollen filter replacementevery 20,000 miles$150-$250
Brake pad replacementevery 60,000-80,000 miles$700-$1,200
12V battery replacementevery 4-6 years$300-$600

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