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Porsche 911 Targa 4 Safety
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 has not been evaluated for overall safety by NHTSA. Frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance tests have not been conducted. This is common for vehicles in this price and sales volume category. This model year has generated no recalls, no owner complaints, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths.
The 2019-2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 lacks federal crash-test data. NHTSA has not published star ratings for this model, leaving no Safety Index score for MotorCaliber to report. This absence means buyers cannot consult independent crash performance benchmarks. However, other available data is notably strong. Across all six model years, Porsche has issued zero recalls for the Targa 4. Owner complaints are similarly minimal, totaling only 20 over the entire period. These complaints include zero reported crashes, zero injuries, and zero deaths. One fire allegation appears within the complaint database, which remains an unverified claim. While this single report is noted, it does not suggest a widespread issue given the model's production volume and six-year span. The 911 Targa 4 demonstrates a clean recall and complaint history based on federal data. The critical missing piece remains crash-test coverage. Until this vehicle undergoes testing by NHTSA or IIHS, consumers must weigh its otherwise unblemished record against that specific data gap.
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.