Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo J1

Porsche recalled 27,527 Taycans built between October 2019 and February 2024 due to a potential internal short circuit in the high-voltage battery modules. The defect originates from cell production at LG's Poland factory. Interim fix is a software limit charging to 80%; the final remedy is module replacement, free of charge under recall. If recall work has not been completed, this is the single most important item to verify with a Porsche dealer using the VIN. Out-of-warranty battery module replacement can reach €20,000-25,000.

The Taycan uses a lithium 12V battery that drains quickly when the car sits unused. Owners on TaycanForum widely report dead batteries after 1-2 weeks, especially in cold weather. The HV battery is supposed to top up the 12V but this only happens for 30 minutes or up to 50%, for a maximum of 8 cycles between key-offs. Aftermarket dashcams and frequent app polling worsen the problem. Solution: a lithium-compatible trickle charger (not a standard CTEK) wired to the frunk terminals. Replacement 12V batteries cost €300-500 at independent shops, more at Porsche dealers.

The Cross Turismo comes standard with adaptive air suspension. Warning messages, uneven self-leveling, and failure to raise or lower for sport/comfort modes are reported on TaycanForum. Many cases are sensor calibration or low-voltage related rather than hardware failure, but actual strut replacement on Porsche air systems typically runs €1,500-2,000 per corner including labor. Out-of-warranty repair of all four corners can reach €4,000+.

Widely reported across all J1 Taycans. The PCM hangs on the Porsche logo, fails to load maps, drops wireless CarPlay/Android Auto mid-drive, or shows ‚Online software update failed' messages. Most issues are resolved with a dealer software flash (often free during service) or by holding the start/stop button for 15 seconds to reboot. Persistent faults occasionally require head-unit replacement at €600+ out of warranty.

The Cross Turismo weighs over 2,300 kg and the standard Allrad system delivers very high torque. Front tires wear noticeably faster than rear, and uneven wear across the tire width is common, especially on Turbo S. Quality 20- or 21-inch tires run €250-500 each at Porsche specialists. A full four-corner replacement including fitting and alignment usually crosses €1,500-2,000. Budget for tires every 30,000-40,000 km.

Some owners report charging sessions that will not start, ‚Charging error' messages, or DC charging far below the 270 kW capability of the 800V system. Many cases are charger compatibility, temperature or state-of-charge related and resolve on a different unit. Actual failure of the onboard charger or charge port assembly is less common but expensive to repair out of warranty, typically €1,500-5,000 depending on whether parts are covered under the 8-year battery/drivetrain warranty.