MODEL
Porsche 718 Spyder RS
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 718 Spyder RS model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Porsche 718 Spyder RS we cover (2024 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS is a low-volume, track-focused roadster sitting at the very top of the 718 lineup. Built for enthusiast drivers who want a raw, open-air sports car experience with genuine Porsche motorsport DNA, it occupies a rarefied corner of the two-seat convertible segment. This is not a daily commuter - it is a purpose-built performance machine aimed squarely at serious drivers.
From a safety data standpoint, the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS presents a picture that is both limited and worth scrutinizing carefully. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle during the model years we cover, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to reference. That absence is not unusual for low-production, high-performance specialty vehicles, but it does leave shoppers without the independent crash-test benchmarks that inform most buying decisions. What the data does show is one recall affecting the 2024 model year, and critically, that recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation - the most serious classification NHTSA assigns. That flag signals a risk serious enough that owners should not leave the vehicle in an enclosed space and may be advised against driving it until the remedy is completed. Shoppers and current owners must verify whether that recall has been resolved on any specific vehicle using the VIN lookup tool at NHTSA.gov. On the complaint side, the picture is unusually quiet: zero owner complaints are on file, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. Given the car's limited production and niche audience, that low complaint volume is not surprising, but it does not substitute for formal crash-test data. The honest bottom line is that the safety record here is thin - one serious recall and no independent crash validation means buyers are working with incomplete information.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 718 Spyder RS as an exceptionally focused and rewarding open-top sports car, praising its sharp steering, high-revving naturally aspirated engine, and track-ready driving dynamics. Most note that the cabin prioritizes function over luxury, with materials and refinement taking a back seat to driver engagement. It is broadly considered one of the most exciting cars in its price class.
- The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS carries one recall that NHTSA has flagged as a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign - the agency's most urgent severity level. Any prospective buyer should run the VIN through NHTSA.gov before purchase to confirm the recall remedy has been completed.
- NHTSA has not conducted crash testing on this vehicle for the 2024 model year. There are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available, which means shoppers cannot compare its structural crash performance against other vehicles the way they can with mainstream models.
- Zero owner complaints are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, including no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While this sounds reassuring, the extremely limited production volume of this vehicle likely contributes to that silence rather than indicating a flawless safety record.
- As a topless roadster with a track-oriented character, the 718 Spyder RS lacks the passive safety envelope of a closed-roof vehicle. Shoppers should factor in the inherent exposure of open-air driving alongside the absence of crash-test data when evaluating this car for any road use beyond closed-circuit events.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS with 1 recalls.