NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS shows no federal crash test ratings, leaving its frontal, side, and rollover protection unassessed by NHTSA's star rating system. Consequently, no Safety Index score is assigned. However, the model year demonstrates a clean record regarding federal actions and owner reports. Zero recalls are on file for this vehicle. Only two unverified owner complaints have been lodged, with no associated reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While comprehensive safety data is absent, the recorded complaint and recall data present no immediate concerns.
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts?
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS has no recalls on file with federal regulators, indicating that the manufacturer has not acknowledged any safety defects requiring a federal campaign. This absence of recalls, combined with a mere two unverified owner complaints, places the vehicle in the "Clean" burden band, the lightest category for recall and complaint records. The complaints cite issues with the Power Train and Engine, but neither report alleges a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Such a low complaint volume is notable for a vehicle seven years into its service life. However, because NHTSA has not crash-tested this specific model year, and no related model years with crash-test data are available, the "Clean" designation reflects only a minimal regulatory footprint, rather than a direct assessment of crash safety performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts have any recalls?
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive warnings associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts?
NHTSA has received two unverified owner complaints for this model year. Both are unverified allegations, not established facts. The reported components are Power Train, cited in one complaint, and Engine, cited in one complaint. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in either report.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts?
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS received no NHTSA crash-test ratings. It accumulated one recall. There were no owner complaints. The single recall addresses a potential issue with the front axle, specifically a missing circlip on the securing ring for the universal joint. This could lead to a loss of power and an inability to drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts in any trim, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, meaning no manufacturer-acknowledged safety defect has resulted in a federal recall campaign targeting the 2019 Targa 4 Gts.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, both alleging issues in the Power Train and Engine categories, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in either complaint.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the federal record for this model, shoppers cannot use a related year's crash-test results as a proxy, making the VIN recall lookup at nhtsa.gov the most actionable federal safety check available.
FAQ2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts 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 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts 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 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts 2019.
- 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.