NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar 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 Dakar has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its occupant protection unrated. Consequently, it carries no star ratings or a computed Safety Index score. The federal record for this model year is limited to a single recall campaign and two owner complaints filed with the agency. This narrow data set, while accurate, offers no basis for assessing the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign covering the air bag system, and is classified 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 Dakar?
The 2023 911 Dakar has no federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA did not publish any star ratings for this model year, nor are there tested sibling years to provide context. The model's safety record is therefore assessed by its recall and complaint data. A single airbag recall affects the 2023 911 Dakar, an action shared with several other high-performance 911 variants. Its complaint file stands at two unverified reports. These complaints cite electrical, engine, and fuel or propulsion issues. However, with only two submissions, no pattern can be discerned from the data. The limited recall count and minimal complaint volume result in a "Light burden" rating.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar have any recalls?
The 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar is covered by one recall campaign targeting the air bag system. The campaign was issued by Porsche Cars North America and also covers certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, and 2022-2023 911 GT3 variants. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data provided for this campaign.
AIR BAGS23V715000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
Reported 2023-10-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. Reported components span Unknown or Other, Electrical System, Engine, and Fuel or Propulsion System, with one complaint each across those categories. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with the filed reports.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar?
A critical air bag recall, still open on many units, impacts the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar, necessitating a VIN-specific check through NHTSA.gov for any prospective buyer. This recall is a significant safety consideration that transfers with ownership and remains the buyer's responsibility to resolve.
- The 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year.
- One recall campaign affecting the 2023 911 Dakar targets the air bag system and was issued by Porsche Cars North America, covering this vehicle alongside select other 911 variants from the 2021-2023 period.
- NHTSA received two owner complaints for this model year, with reported concerns touching the electrical system, engine, and fuel or propulsion system, all of which are unverified allegations with no associated crashes, injuries, or fatalities in the filed reports.
- No tested sibling years of the 911 Dakar appear in the NHTSA record, leaving shoppers without any adjacent federal crash-test data to use as a reference point for this nameplate.
FAQ2023 Porsche 911 Dakar safety questions
Was the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar 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 Dakar have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. 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 Dakar 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.