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Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Safety
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 911 Carrera 4s model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4s we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a rear-engine, all-wheel-drive sports coupe that sits near the top of the iconic 911 lineup. Aimed at driving enthusiasts who want track-capable performance alongside everyday usability, the Carrera 4S occupies a premium niche in the two-door sports car segment and carries one of the most storied nameplates in automotive history.
The 2019-2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S lacks formal crash-test data from NHTSA, presenting a significant gap for safety assessment. Without star ratings or a computed Safety Index score, its structural performance remains unbenchmarked against other vehicles. This absence of federal crash-test results is a primary consideration for prospective owners relying on such metrics. Despite the lack of crash testing, the Carrera 4S exhibits a remarkably clean record in other federal safety indicators. Across six model years, only one recall has been issued, a notably low figure. Owner complaints are similarly sparse, with just 21 filed during the entire coverage period. None of these complaints involved reported crashes, injuries, or fatalities. One complaint mentioned a fire-related concern, which, while an unverified allegation, warrants awareness. The vehicle's active safety technology, including stability control, is part of its design, but the published federal data does not include crash performance. Ultimately, the 2019-2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has a quiet federal safety record, but the missing crash-test data prevents a full safety evaluation.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 911 Carrera 4S as one of the most accomplished sports cars available, praising its exceptionally balanced driving dynamics, precise steering, and the way it blends high-performance capability with everyday refinement. Cabin materials and build quality are consistently described as premium, and the all-wheel-drive variant earns particular appreciation for expanding the car's usability across varied conditions.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019-2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, so there are no federal star ratings available. Shoppers who rely on those benchmarks for structural safety comparisons will need to look to other sources such as Euro NCAP for any available test data.
- Only one recall has been issued across the full 2019-2024 coverage window, which is an unusually low recall count. Buyers should confirm whether any open recall applies to a specific VIN using NHTSA's free lookup tool before completing a purchase.
- A single owner complaint among the 21 filed alleges a fire-related concern. While this is an unverified allegation and the number is low relative to the model's sales volume, fire-related complaints always merit attention. Review the full complaint detail on NHTSA's website.
- With zero reported crashes, injuries, or deaths in the owner complaint database across six model years, the Carrera 4S has a quiet incident record. Keep in mind that owner complaints are self-reported and likely underrepresented, so this figure reflects reported activity only, not a comprehensive safety guarantee.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s with 1 recalls.