Taycan

Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

2021–2024 · 5dr wagon

The middle of the Cross Turismo range and the one most used buyers end up shopping: 482 hp (562 hp in launch-control overboost) and 479 lb-ft from the same 93.4 kWh Performance Battery Plus every Cross Turismo gets, with a 0–60 mph time of 3.8 seconds that's quicker than most buyers will ever use. The step up to the Turbo buys more power and more standard equipment rather than a different battery or drivetrain layout, so on the used market the 4S is where the value sits. The step down to the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo is less power with the same battery. The original 2021 EPA range rating was 215 miles — modest next to other EVs, and worth taking seriously if you plan road trips — though owner reports of real-world range often land above the EPA figure in mild weather.

Overview

Production: 2021–2024 model years (pre-facelift)
Chassis code: J1 (pre-facelift "J1.1")
Layout: Dual-motor AWD
Battery: 93.4 kWh gross / 83.7 kWh usable (Performance Battery Plus, standard)
Motors: Dual PMSM, AWD
Power: 482 hp · 562 hp overboost
Torque: 479 lb-ft (overboost)
0–60 mph: 3.8s
Transmission: 1-speed front / 2-speed rear
Range (EPA): 215 mi (2021 rating)
Curb weight: ~4,950 lb

Known-issue mix

2Critical
4Watch
2Clear

Known issues

8 flagged · 2 critical

Critical

High-voltage battery short-circuit recall (ARB6 / ARB7)

Traced to a manufacturing defect in LG Energy Solution cells built at its Poland plant. After smaller earlier campaigns (January and April 2024, covering a few hundred cars each), Porsche expanded the recall on October 1, 2024 to roughly 27,000 US Taycans across the 2020–2024 model years, under two internal codes: ARB6 cars are told to charge to no more than 80% until the fix is done; ARB7 cars have continuous over-the-air monitoring and don't carry the charge limit. The remedy is dealer analysis of the battery's module data, replacement of any modules showing anomalies, then installation of on-board diagnostic software that keeps watching for the fault going forward — all free of charge. Owner letters went out around late November 2024 with the fix projected for early 2025, so by now most cars should be done, but a used car that sat unregistered or changed hands through auction may not be. This research pass confirmed the codes and dates via forum recall threads and news coverage; it couldn't retrieve the NHTSA campaign documents directly.

What to check

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and have a Porsche dealer confirm ARB6/ARB7 status — not just "open" vs. "closed," but whether modules were replaced
Ask the seller whether the car is (or was) under the 80% charge-limit instruction, and whether a dealer ever replaced battery modules
Treat an open battery recall as non-negotiable: get it closed before purchase, or price in the time without the car while the dealer does it

Critical

Front brake hoses can crack and leak (ARB0 recall)

Under certain steering and suspension compression conditions, the front hoses are stressed at their minimum bending radius, which can damage the inner fabric liner and eventually leak. The car warns with "brake fluid low" or "PSM failure" messages if it happens. The remedy is replacement with revised hoses that have a larger bending radius — free of charge; revised hoses went into production on May 13, 2024. Straightforward to verify and fix, but a safety item that should be closed before you drive the car home.

What to check

Confirm the ARB0 brake hose recall is completed via VIN
Check the service history for any "brake fluid low" or PSM warning messages

Watch

12V battery drain — the car won't wake even with a full main battery

The 12V battery (lithium on most cars; some early cars used AGM) runs the control modules, locks, and safety systems — if it goes flat, the car won't power on or may not even unlock, no matter how charged the main pack is. Early cars (2020–2021) also had a battery-management bootloader software fault that could drain the 12V or cause a loss of drive readiness; after an NHTSA inquiry, Porsche handled it with a software recall that updated the power electronics and related control units. That's been addressed on cars that have had the update, but the underlying sensitivity to long parking remains. Dealer replacement of the lithium 12V is widely reported at roughly $2,000–3,000; owners overwhelmingly recommend a lithium-compatible maintainer for any car that sits.

What to check

Ask whether the 12V battery has ever been replaced, and whether the car has ever failed to wake after sitting
Confirm the 12V-related software recall was performed (VIN check) on 2021-model-year cars
Ask how the car was stored — a car that sat for weeks without a maintainer is worth a 12V health test

Watch

Rear two-speed gearbox clunk / knock

Every Taycan's rear drive unit has a two-speed gearbox (unusual for an EV), and it was the main mechanical question mark at launch. It hasn't turned into a widespread failure point, but owners do report a slight clunk when it shifts into second (around 50 mph in normal mode), and Porsche issued technical bulletins addressing a knocking noise from the rear drive module on acceleration to roughly 38 mph (60 km/h). Isolated forum reports describe a gearbox replaced for excessive noise. Treat a mild shift clunk as normal character and a loud or repeated knock as worth a dealer look.

What to check

On the test drive, accelerate gently through 35–55 mph in Normal mode and listen for a knock or harsh clunk from the rear
Ask whether any rear drive unit work was done under warranty, and what the TSB outcome was

Watch

Onboard charger and charge-port faults

Documented symptoms include AC charging sessions that stop unexpectedly — including a stored "charging socket — overtemperature" fault (P31D200) reported with Porsche's own Mobile Charger Connect — and onboard charger failures on older cars. US cars came with a 9.6 kW onboard AC charger as standard, with a 19.2 kW unit optional (it needs a matching high-amperage home circuit to use). No reliable failure-rate figure turned up in this pass; the practical advice from every source is to actually charge the car before buying.

What to check

Plug the car into a Level 2 charger during the inspection and confirm it charges at the expected rate without faults
If possible, also do a short DC fast-charging session and confirm the charge rate ramps up normally
Ask which onboard charger it has (9.6 kW or 19.2 kW) and whether it's ever been replaced

Watch

Software, camera, and infotainment glitches

Every source that surveys Taycan reliability groups software and infotainment/camera faults as a recurring theme alongside the battery and charging items above. Most are addressed by dealer software updates rather than hardware replacement, but a car that missed updates can feel noticeably buggier. Not a reason to walk away, but confirm the car is running current software.

What to check

Cycle through every screen, the cameras, and phone connectivity on the test drive
Ask when the car last had a dealer software update

Clear

High-voltage battery degradation — so far a strength, not a weakness

The 800-volt, liquid-cooled pack has held up well in real-world reports. Porsche's high-voltage battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles (separate from the 4-year / 50,000-mile new-car warranty) and covers both defects and capacity falling below roughly 70% of original. On a 2021–2024 car, that warranty still has years left to run, which is a real part of the used-market case for these cars. A battery state-of-health reading is still the most useful single number to get before you buy.

What to check

Get a dealer or specialist battery health (state-of-health) report, not just the range shown on the dash
Confirm the in-service date so you know how much of the 8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty remains

Clear

EPA range is modest — confirm it fits how you'll use the car

The Cross Turismo's taller body, AWD, and wider tires cost range relative to the sedan, and early EPA ratings for the whole Taycan family were conservative next to real-world testing. Cold weather, 21-inch wheels, and the Off-Road Design package's all-terrain tires all pull range down further. Degradation on these packs has been mild (see the platform's battery-health entry), so a car's range when new is a fair guide to what it delivers now — but plan around the EPA number, not the best-case owner report.

What to check

Charge the car to a known percentage and compare the displayed range to what you'd expect — then ask for a proper battery health report rather than trusting the dash estimate
Note the wheel and tire fitment — 21s and all-terrain tires both cost range

Market pricing context

Typical asking price

$50,000 – $78,000

clean, pre-facelift (2021–2024) examples

Taycans have taken some of the steepest depreciation of any recent Porsche, which is most of the used-market appeal. Dealer and marketplace listings for pre-facelift 4S Cross Turismos cluster roughly between the low $50,000s and mid-$70,000s depending on year, mileage, and options. Classic.com reports an overall average of about $83,000 for the 4S Cross Turismo, but that figure appears to include much pricier facelifted 2025+ cars, so it overstates what a 2021–2024 car costs — it isn't used as this page's average. Recorded low and high sales (also Classic.com, via web search rather than a direct page pull): $54,500 for a 2023 model year car (August 2024 sale) and $112,500 for a 2022 model year car (July 2025 sale) — that high is well above typical listings and wasn't independently re-verified. Refresh periodically rather than treating any of this as live pricing.

As of September 2026 — written market commentary, not live pricing data

Popular options

5 tracked

Off-Road Design package

Adds a further ~20mm of ride height over the standard Cross Turismo, extra body cladding and stone-chip flaps, mud flaps, and 20-inch Off-Road Design wheels on all-terrain tires. The visual signature of the Cross Turismo, but it's an option many cars were built without — and the all-terrain tires cost range and road noise.

Rare

19.2 kW onboard AC charger

Doubles the standard 9.6 kW Level 2 charging rate — but only if you have (or will install) a home circuit that can supply it. Worth a premium only if you'll actually use it; irrelevant for DC fast charging.

Rare

Rear-axle steering

Makes a long, heavy car noticeably easier to park and sharper on a back road. Commonly specified, but owners on the forums don't treat it as a must-have — don't overpay for it alone.

Popular

Adaptive air suspension with PASM

Standard on every Cross Turismo, including the 4S — no need to hunt for it the way you would PASM on a 718.

Standard

Heat pump

Helps winter range by heating the cabin more efficiently. This research pass confirmed it's standard on the facelifted cars but couldn't pin down exactly which pre-facelift model years had it as an option vs. standard — check the specific car's build sheet if cold-weather range matters to you.

Popular

Taycans depreciated steeply from their original sticker prices, which dulls the resale value of most options. The practical ones for daily use are the charger, rear-axle steering, and heat pump; the Off-Road Design package is mostly an aesthetic choice. Option lists on these cars were long and expensive new, so an original window sticker is worth asking for.

Buying checklist

Documents to request

Full service history from a Porsche dealer — independent EV-capable Porsche specialists are still rare, so dealer records are the norm here
VIN-based recall confirmation: ARB6/ARB7 high-voltage battery, ARB0 front brake hoses, and the early 12V/power-electronics software recall, as applicable
A high-voltage battery state-of-health report
Original in-service date (sets the remaining 8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty)
Title history / accident or salvage check (Carfax or equivalent) — structural and battery-adjacent damage on an EV is expensive

Questions for the seller

Was the car ever under the 80% charge-limit instruction, and have the battery recall inspections and any module replacements been done?
Has the car ever failed to wake up or unlock because of a dead 12V battery? Has the 12V been replaced?
How has the car been charged day to day — home Level 2, public DC fast charging, or a mix?
Which onboard charger does it have (9.6 kW or 19.2 kW), and does it come with the Mobile Charger Connect?
When did it last have a dealer software update?
Does it have the Off-Road Design package, and what wheels and tires are on it now?

PPI advice

There's no engine to inspect — spend the PPI budget on a battery health report and a recall/software status check at a Porsche dealer
Charge the car during the inspection: confirm Level 2 charging works without faults, and ideally a short DC fast-charge session too
Listen for a knock or clunk from the rear drive unit when accelerating through 35–55 mph
Check air suspension: confirm the car holds its ride height overnight and the height settings (including Gravel mode) respond
Confirm every safety recall is closed via VIN — treat open battery or brake hose recalls as non-negotiable
If it has the Off-Road Design package, check the underbody and lower cladding for signs the car was actually used off-road