NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S 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 S carries no federal safety ratings, as NHTSA has not subjected it to crash testing. This leaves prospective owners without the agency's star-rating comparisons. However, the model's record shows no open recall campaigns and only five owner-reported complaints, none of which cite a crash or injury. The available data, while limited, does not indicate immediate safety concerns.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety 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 S?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S was not subjected to federal crash testing, leaving no star-rating reference point for structural comparison. This model year also has no tested sibling years appearing in the federal data. On the administrative front, this specific model year sits in the Light recall and complaint burden band, reflecting minimal regulatory and consumer-reported safety activity. Zero recalls are on file for the 2021 Carrera S, indicating that NHTSA has not formally determined and campaigned for any safety defect. The five complaints on file represent a small volume for a vehicle of this age. However, three of these five reports concentrate within the Fuel/Propulsion System, with one unverified, fire-related complaint also falling within this cluster.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year in the federal recall database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Five owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported components are the Fuel/Propulsion System, cited in three of the five reports, followed by one allegation each involving Equipment Adaptive/Mobility and Seats. No complaints allege a crash, injury, or fatality.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
A 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S, like any used vehicle, warrants a VIN check at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase. While there are currently no open recall campaigns on file for this specific model and year, new safety recalls can be issued at any time. A VIN lookup ensures that any remedy issued since a vehicle's initial sale will be identified.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this specific model year in the NHTSA database.
- Three of the five unverified owner complaints on record cite the Fuel/Propulsion System, making it the most-reported component area for this model year.
- Run a free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no new recall campaigns have been opened since this record was compiled.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S 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 S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S 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 S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S. 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 S 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.