NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning federal star ratings and a Safety Index score are unavailable for this model year. Its record with the agency shows a light burden of recalls and owner complaints. One recall campaign addresses seat belt retractors. Additionally, two unverified owner complaints have been filed, neither of which involved crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The absence of crash-test data for the 2023 911 Carrera S does not indicate its safety performance; it merely confirms that no NHTSA test scores have been published.
The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign, 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S received a single recall from NHTSA. This recall, concerning a seat belt retractor issue, affects multiple 2023 911 variants, indicating a potential production-wide characteristic. Owners should check their VIN at nhtsa.gov for specific details. The model year recorded two owner complaints across four component categories, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. No NHTSA crash-test ratings are available for the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S, nor for any other model year in its current generation, which limits direct assessment of its crashworthiness. The vehicle's recall and complaint volume place it in the Light burden band, indicating a low volume relative to the broader vehicle population.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S have any recalls?
The 2023 911 Carrera S is covered by one recall targeting seat belt retractors on rear and other seating positions. The campaign spans several 911 variants including the Carrera T, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera GTS, and Turbo S. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available campaign data for this recall.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR24V123000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
Reported 2024-02-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, touching four component areas: Unknown or Other, Electrical System, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with either report.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
For the 2023 911 Carrera S, a critical recall has been issued concerning the seat belt retractors. It is imperative that any potential buyer verify through nhtsa.gov whether this recall has been addressed by the selling dealer or previous owner.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S - no Safety Index and no star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- A single recall covers seat belt retractors across multiple 2023 911 variants; owners and buyers should verify remedy status using the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
- Only two complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded across both unverified allegations.
- No NHTSA-tested sibling years are available for this model, so there is no federal crash-test data from adjacent model years to reference as a comparative safety signal.
FAQ2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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 S 2023.
- 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.