NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Safety Record
The 2022 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 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 presents an unusual case in federal safety data. With no crash tests conducted by NHTSA, the model year carries no star ratings, and thus no Safety Index score can be computed. This absence of critical data prevents any assessment of its crashworthiness. The available federal record does show a "Clean" recall and complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file. Owner complaints are minimal, and none of them report crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While these figures indicate a low incidence of reported issues, they do not offer insight into the vehicle's performance in a collision.
The 2022 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 | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4?
The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This means no NHTSA star ratings exist for frontal, side, or rollover protection for this model year. Its federal safety record is defined by an absence of recalls and a limited set of owner complaints. The vehicle resides in the "Clean burden band," the lowest tier for recall and complaint frequency. A total of eight unverified complaints have been filed, none of which cite a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Four of these complaints allege issues within the Fuel/Propulsion System, a specific area to monitor, though no recall has been issued. The remaining four complaints are broadly distributed across disparate components, indicating no other identifiable pattern of defect. No data from sibling model years are available for comparative analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 have any recalls?
The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. There are no recall components to name, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive guidance tied to a recall for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4?
Eight owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, all unverified allegations. The top component by volume is the Fuel/Propulsion System with four alleged reports, followed by single alleged reports each for Exterior Lighting, Visibility/Wiper, Back Over Prevention, Suspension, and Power Train.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4?
No federal crash test ratings exist for the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4, with a complete absence of evaluation across all categories, including rollover risk. The model is subject to two recalls. No owner complaints have been filed, and thus, no injuries or deaths have been reported.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 specifically, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year and no crash-safety inference can be made from federal test data.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued under a recall for this vehicle.
- Eight unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with four alleging Fuel/Propulsion System issues and the remaining four spread across Exterior Lighting, Visibility/Wiper, Back Over Prevention, Suspension, and Power Train, none involving a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Prospective buyers should run a VIN-specific lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase, as recall status can change after any published record and only a live VIN check reflects the current federal recall picture for a specific vehicle.
FAQ2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 safety questions
Was the 2022 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 8 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 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 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 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 2022.
- 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.