Porsche Taycan: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,349 Porsche Taycan cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2020 and 2026.
In a sample of 382 cars, 27.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre damaged (7.3% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 18 recalls for this model; 7.1% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.9% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre damaged | 7.3% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 6% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 5.2% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 1.3% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 1.3% |
| Covered component not assessed | 1% |
| Reflector defective | 0.8% |
| Stub axle (kingpin) has too much play | 0.8% |
| Dipped beam pattern incorrect | 0.5% |
Share of 382 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 5.5% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1.6% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 0.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,349 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 7.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2020 to 2026 |
All Porsche Taycan passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 2 |
| 2025-07-14 | suspension | serious | 17 |
| 2024-11-25 | electrical system | serious | 569 |
| 2024-10-21 | electrical system | serious | 22 |
| 2024-07-24 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 3,668 |
| 2024-07-11 | brakes | serious | 3,668 |
| 2024-04-23 | electrical system | serious | 68 |
| 2024-04-23 | electrical system | serious | 27 |
| 2024-03-05 | electrical system | serious | 1 |
| 2023-05-22 | suspension | serious | 8 |
| 2022-06-21 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 923 |
| 2022-03-15 | seats | serious | 736 |
| 2022-02-28 | suspension | – | 3 |
| 2021-12-21 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 2 |
| 2021-09-28 | brakes | – | – |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Porsche Taycan fail the APK?
In a sample of 382 cars first registered 2012–2021, 27.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Porsche Taycan?
The most common APK defects are: tyre damaged (7.3%), tyre pressure incorrect (6%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (5.2%).
Does the Porsche Taycan have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 18 recalls. 7.1% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Porsche models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.