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Porsche 718 Spyder Safety
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 718 Spyder model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Porsche 718 Spyder we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Porsche 718 Spyder is a low-slung, open-top sports car aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want a focused, analog experience. Sitting at the top of the 718 lineup, it competes in the high-performance roadster segment against a small field of equally specialized machines. Its buyers are not cross-shopping family sedans - they are prioritizing driver engagement above almost everything else.
The 718 Spyder, spanning model years 2019 through 2024, has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing. This means no star ratings or Safety Index scores are available for this specific vehicle, leaving a data gap for consumers seeking federal crash-test performance metrics. This absence is typical for low-volume, high-cost sports cars, which are not routinely prioritized for federal testing. Despite the lack of crash-test data, the 718 Spyder maintains an unblemished record in other crucial areas. Across the 2019-2024 model years, Porsche has issued zero recalls for this model. Furthermore, the NHTSA owner complaint database shows zero complaints, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this absence of complaints could partially reflect lower sales volume, it remains a notable data point for any vehicle, particularly a performance roadster. The federal data presents no safety red flags, but also no crash-test validation for the 718 Spyder.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 718 Spyder as one of the most rewarding and precisely crafted open-top sports cars available, praising its steering feel, chassis balance, and the sense of connection it delivers to the driver. Interior materials and overall refinement are considered appropriate for the price point, though the cabin is purposefully spartan, prioritizing driver focus over comfort or everyday practicality.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 718 Spyder in any model year from 2019 through 2024, so there are no federal star ratings available to compare against rivals or segment benchmarks.
- The 718 Spyder has zero recalls on record across all covered model years, which is a genuinely clean safety-administration record for a six-year production span.
- Owner complaints submitted to NHTSA total zero across 2019 to 2024, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the federal complaint database - an unusually quiet record, though low sales volume may be a contributing factor.
- As a high-performance open-top roadster with no roof structure, the 718 Spyder offers no rollover protection equivalent to a hardtop or convertible with a reinforced chassis - a meaningful consideration for buyers weighing occupant protection in a worst-case scenario.