2022 PORSCHE TAYCAN

The auction record identifies this 2022 Porsche Taycan as having a salvage title with “REAR END” listed as the primary damage. This is an auction classification, while the salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from the provided images. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage: the rear bumper cover and rear outer lamp sections are missing, and the rear quarter panels and deck lid are visibly damaged. The rear bumper cover is absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, mounting components, internal bumper areas, and broken or missing plastic sections. Both outer rear lamp sections are missing, leaving open mounting areas at the rear light bar. A detached rear bumper cover is shown separately; it has underside abrasions, separated plastic sections, and loose attached wiring. The left rear quarter panel has broad paint scraping and localized deformation near the lamp opening, while the right rear quarter panel has white paint abrasion around the lamp and bumper interface. The rear deck lid has a horizontal scraped area with paint loss or discoloration below the Porsche emblem. Minor scuffing and small areas of paint loss are also visible along the lower front bumper lip. The instrument cluster displays “Air bag system error” and “Visit workshop.” This warning requires diagnostic testing of the restraint system before the vehicle is considered safe for operation. The rear bumper, lamps, wiring, body panels, and any related parking or rear-visibility systems should also be professionally inspected and repaired. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s structural components, high-voltage battery, electric drive system, or other components not visibly described. NHTSA decodes the vehicle as a 2022 Porsche Taycan sedan/saloon, VIN WP0AA2Y19NSA12219, manufactured by Dr. Ing. h.c.f. Porsche AG in Germany. It is a battery-electric vehicle with an automatic transmission identified as two-speed; the decoded battery information lists 79.2–93.4 kWh and 402–469 hp, with no specific drive type provided. NHTSA recall records include campaigns concerning the center display and rearview-camera function (22V404000), seat-belt warning operation (23V176000), brake-pad warning software (23V347000), high-voltage battery short-circuit and fire risk (23V840000, 24V215000, 24V217000, 24V731000, and 24V732000), the 220/240-volt portable charging cable (23V841000), front brake hoses (24V455000), the front-passenger occupant-classification system (25V221000), and rearview-camera software (25V896000). Battery-related campaigns include instructions to limit charging to 80% until the applicable remedy is completed. Recall completion and remedy status should be verified by VIN with Porsche before purchase or charging.