NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s 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 4S has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, no NHTSA star ratings are available for this model year, nor is a Safety Index score applicable. The available safety profile is therefore limited to its recall and complaint record. NHTSA records show zero recalls issued for the 2021 Carrera 4S. Owner-reported complaints total five. This assessment is based exclusively on these administrative data points, as no crash performance metrics have been published by the agency.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 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 4s?
Zero recalls have been issued for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. This model year has not been subject to a federal safety correction, and no sibling years provide adjacent crash-test data for reference. Five owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. The Fuel/Propulsion System accounts for three of these unverified reports, one of which describes a fire. A single complaint addresses the Seats.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top alleged problem areas are the Fuel/Propulsion System (three reports), Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (one report), and Seats (one report), including one alleged fire incident. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s?
Before purchasing a used 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been issued after this record was compiled. A clean file today does not guarantee future recall activity.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S specifically, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- This model year has zero recalls on file with NHTSA, meaning no federal safety correction campaigns have been issued for it.
- Five unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with the Fuel/Propulsion System cited in three of those reports and one complaint alleging a fire incident.
- Use the VIN-specific recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to check whether any open recall applies to the individual 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S you are considering, as recall status can change after any published record.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s 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 4s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s 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 4s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4s 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.