NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, no NHTSA star ratings or Safety Index score have been assigned to this model year. The federal record for this vehicle shows zero recalls and five unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA. This places the model in the Light burden band for recalls and complaints, a classification reflecting the volume of reported issues, not an assessment of crashworthiness.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition presents a minimal federal safety record. No recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. Its complaint file consists of five unverified reports across three component categories. A single alleged fire event, noted under the Fuel/Propulsion System, represents the most serious unverified consumer report. This incident has not led to any recall action. This combination of no recalls and a very low complaint volume places the vehicle in the Light burden band. The Safety Desk has no crash-test data for this specific model year, nor are there tested sibling years to provide structural context. The federal safety profile of the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition is thus characterized by the absence of significant reported issues.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition 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.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition?
Five unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components alleged are the Fuel/Propulsion System, cited in three reports, followed by one report each for Equipment Adaptive/Mobility and Seats. One complaint alleges a fire event. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition?
Before finalizing a purchase of any used example of this model year, verify its recall status at nhtsa.gov using the specific vehicle's VIN. This confirms actual remedy completion, not merely campaign issuance, for any open recalls.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns against the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition, meaning no federal safety defect determination has required a remedy for this model year.
- Five unverified complaints were filed with NHTSA for this model year, with the Fuel/Propulsion System appearing in three of those reports and one report alleging a fire event.
- No NHTSA crash-test score exists for this model year, so shoppers cannot draw on federal star ratings or a Safety Index when evaluating crashworthiness.
- Verify any specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm that no recall remedy remains incomplete, as recall completion is tracked at the individual vehicle level, not the model level.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition 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 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition 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 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 911 Targa 4s Heritage Edition 2021.
- 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.