NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 presents a limited federal safety profile. NHTSA did not conduct crash tests on this model, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score are available. The owner complaint record, however, is minimal, with five reported issues and no recalls issued. None of these complaints detail crashes, injuries, or fatalities. While the absence of crash-test data creates a significant informational gap for consumers, the low complaint volume offers a narrow but unalarming view of its in-service record.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has not been subject to any federal safety recalls. Its complaint volume is notably low, with only five unverified allegations submitted to NHTSA. Three of these five reports, however, cite issues with the Fuel and Propulsion System, including one allegation of a vehicle fire. This specific cluster does not indicate a confirmed defect, but it is the area prospective owners should monitor and where future NHTSA investigative activity could arise. No crash-test data for this model year or closely related sibling years are available in the records provided.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. That said, recall status can change, and a VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov remains the only authoritative way to confirm no open campaigns have been issued after this record was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
Five unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top reported component is the Fuel and Propulsion System, cited in three of the five filings. Equipment Adaptive and Mobility accounts for one allegation, and Seats accounts for one. One of the five allegations involves a reported fire. All are unverified consumer reports, not established facts or confirmed defects.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
Before completing a purchase of any 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued that require remedy. Recall status is VIN-specific and can change after any data snapshot.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued.
- Three of the five unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year cite the Fuel and Propulsion System, and one of those filings includes an alleged fire, making that component the focal point of the complaint record.
- A VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov is the only way to confirm whether any new recall campaigns have been opened against a specific 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 unit after this record was compiled.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.