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VIN Service Planner
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil

Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)

Electric

2
model generations
6
known faults
62,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)

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Fuel: Electric. Timing drive: none (EV).

In our database this engine is fitted to 2 model generations, among them: Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT.

The most expensive known risk is on-board charger (AC) faults: it usually appears at 60,000–180,000 km and costs €500–2,500 to fix.

Key facts

FuelElectric
Years2019–2027
Timing driveNone (EV)

Known engine faults

Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.

High-voltage battery recall (2020–2024)

at any mileage · High risk
model years 2020–2024 only

Signs: Recall letter; until the check the charge may be limited to 80 %

Fix: Ask a dealer to check by VIN that the recall is done: a software update and, on some cars, new battery modules

free / recall

Charge port door or latch sticking

usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part

Signs: The door will not open or close, worse in frost

Fix: Clean and lubricate the mechanism; replace the latch or motor if it has failed

€100–800

Low-voltage battery

usually 120,000–240,000 km · Wear part

Signs: LV battery alert

Fix: Replace

€100–300

Brake calipers seizing (low use)

usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part

Signs: Uneven pad wear; regen means brakes rarely used

Fix: Service calipers yearly

€100–400

On-board charger (AC) faults

usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC

Fix: Repair / replace the charger

€500–2,500

HV battery capacity loss

usually 150,000–300,000 km · Wear part

Signs: Range ~10–15% below new

Fix: Normal ageing; covered 8 yr / 160,000+ km

free / recall

Models with this engine

Model generations this engine is fitted to.

Audi e-tron GT 2021–Porsche Taycan 2019–

Common questions

What are the known problems with the Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT) engine?

The faults with the highest risk: on-board charger (AC) faults (60,000–180,000 km, €500–2,500).

Which cars have the Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT) engine?

Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT.

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 08/10/2026