NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
Federal data for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera provides a narrow view, with no crash-test ratings or Safety Index score published by NHTSA. This absence of a federal crash assessment means no star ratings are available to consult for this model year. The vehicle's record does indicate a light burden of recalls and owner complaints: one recall campaign and five owner-reported complaints. This limited data set, while honest, offers no basis to judge the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera?
The 2021 911 Carrera's federal safety record presents a limited but notable data set. A single recall addresses the hydraulic brake foundation, a critical system component. Owners filed five total complaints, including one alleging a fire within the fuel and propulsion system. While the total complaint volume is low, an alleged fire is a type of report that warrants scrutiny. With both recall and complaint numbers in the lower range for a vehicle of its age, its data profile is considered a Light burden band. No other model years of the 911 Carrera have been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving this specific year without direct federal crash-test scores or a computed Safety Index.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera carries one recall, covering the service brakes hydraulic foundation components. Specifically, Porsche Cars North America recalled certain 2020 to 2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles over a concern with the pressure input rod connection. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is noted in the data provided. Owners should verify whether the remedy has been completed on any specific vehicle using the NHTSA VIN tool.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS21V697000
Risk: A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.
Reported 2021-09-08
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported component is the Fuel and Propulsion System, cited in three of the five reports. One allegation involves Equipment Adaptive and Mobility, and one involves Seats. One of the five reports alleges a fire. No crash-related complaints and no injury or death reports appear in the record.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera?
A critical recall involving the brake pressure input rod affects the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera. Any used purchase of this model year should therefore begin with a VIN-specific open recall check at nhtsa.gov to confirm completion of this safety-related service. An unresolved recall transfers with ownership.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- One recall affects this model year, targeting the hydraulic brake foundation components, specifically a pressure input rod connection concern shared with certain 2020 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles.
- Five unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with the Fuel and Propulsion System appearing in three reports and one allegation involving fire.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects low recall and complaint volume but is not a crash-safety grade and cannot substitute for crash-test data.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Carrera safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera. 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 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.