NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 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 has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving it without an official NHTSA star rating or a computed Safety Index from our analysis. However, its administrative safety record is notably clean. This model year carries zero recalls on file with NHTSA and only two unverified owner complaints. This assessment is based exclusively on the reported data, not on physical crash performance.
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the 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?
No federal crash-test data exists for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4. Neither NHTSA nor Porsche has initiated any recall campaigns for this model year. Its administrative record therefore shows zero recalls. Two owner complaints are on file, one each for the power train and engine, with no reported injuries or crashes. This places the 2019 911 Targa 4 in the Clean burden band, indicating a very low volume of federal safety actions. This Clean band rating reflects the absence of recalls and the low complaint count, rather than any crash-test performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 have any recalls?
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4?
Two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components alleged are Power Train, cited in one report, and Engine, cited in one report. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded in those complaints. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
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?
Before purchasing a used 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued after the current data snapshot. Recall status can change, and a VIN check reflects the most current federal record for that individual vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file with NHTSA for this model year, meaning no safety defect campaign has been opened against the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging issues in the Power Train and Engine components, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded in those reports.
- The Clean burden band reflects the low combined volume of recalls and complaints in the federal record, but it is an administrative designation and is not a crash-safety rating or a substitute for tested crash performance data.
FAQ2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 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 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4. 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 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.