MODEL
Porsche 911 Targa 4
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 911 Targa 4 model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 is an iconic open-top sports car that splits the difference between a full convertible and a fixed-roof coupe, wearing its distinctive roll hoop and retractable rear window as a signature style statement. Aimed at enthusiasts who want all-wheel-drive confidence alongside open-air driving, it occupies the upper tier of the performance sports car segment and attracts buyers who prioritize driving engagement as much as prestige.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2019-2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 presents an unusual profile for MotorCaliber to evaluate. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model during the years we cover, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to report. That absence is not a condemnation, but it does leave shoppers without the independent crash-test benchmarks we prefer to lean on. What the data does offer is genuinely encouraging in other areas. Across six model years, Porsche has issued zero recalls on the Targa 4 - a remarkably clean record that suggests disciplined engineering and quality oversight at the factory level. Owner complaints are equally sparse, totaling just 20 across the entire covered period, with zero reported crashes, zero injuries, and zero deaths. One fire allegation appears in the complaint database, and as always, these are unverified claims rather than confirmed incidents. Still, a single fire-related complaint across six years and what is a low-volume model is worth noting, not alarming over. The honest bottom line: the 911 Targa 4 carries a safety record that is difficult to criticize based on available federal data. The gap is crash-test coverage, and until NHTSA or IIHS tests this vehicle, buyers must weigh that unknown alongside an otherwise spotless recall and complaint history.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 911 Targa 4 as one of the most rewarding sports cars available, praising its precise steering, composed all-wheel-drive handling, and the exceptional refinement of its flat-six powertrain. The cabin materials and build quality are consistently described as top-tier, and the Targa's distinctive open-air experience earns specific appreciation, though some note the roof mechanism adds complexity and reduces trunk practicality.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 911 Targa 4 in any model year from 2019 to 2024, so there are no federal star ratings available to guide your safety comparison against other vehicles in its class.
- The 911 Targa 4 has zero recalls across all six model years covered (2019-2024), which is an exceptionally clean record and reflects well on Porsche's manufacturing and post-sale safety monitoring.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are very low at just 20 total across six years, with no verified crashes, injuries, or fatalities reported - though one fire-related allegation does appear in the database as an unverified complaint.
- Because this is a low-production, high-performance open-top vehicle, independent safety data is limited compared to mainstream models. Shoppers should factor in the absence of crash-test results when making a full safety assessment.