NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s 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 4S has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, it has no federal star ratings and carries no Safety Index score. The available safety record for this model year is limited to its recall and complaint data. This record shows no recalls on file. Only two owner complaints have been reported, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This assessment is based solely on owner-submitted data and manufacturer recalls, not on any crash-safety performance evaluation.
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4S enters our assessment with a clean burden band, a designation reflecting its unblemished recall record and minimal complaint volume. Federal data for this model year shows zero recalls issued. Owner complaints registered with NHTSA total just two unverified reports, neither of which cited a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The individual mentions of "Power Train" and "Engine" as components of concern each occurred once, preventing any discernible pattern in the complaint data. This clean burden band specifically addresses the recall and complaint footprint, offering no direct insight into how the vehicle might perform in a controlled crash scenario. No NHTSA-tested sibling model years are on file, precluding the use of adjacent federal crash-test results for contextual evaluation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s have any recalls?
The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s has zero recalls on file for this model year. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this vehicle in the NHTSA record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints for this model year. Both are unverified consumer allegations. The top components named in those reports are the Power Train, cited in one allegation, and the Engine, cited in one allegation. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported in connection with either complaint.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
Prospective owners of this model year should verify any specific vehicle's recall status. The free VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov will confirm if any open recalls, including those issued after the last recorded complaint, apply to that individual unit.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, meaning no safety-related defect campaign has been issued by NHTSA or Porsche through the federal recall system for this vehicle.
- Only two unverified owner complaints were submitted to NHTSA for this model year, touching the Power Train and Engine components, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in either allegation.
- The Clean burden band assigned to this model year reflects the recall and complaint record alone and is not a substitute for a crash-test result or a comparative safety grade against tested vehicles.
FAQ2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s 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 4s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s 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 4s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4s. 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 4s 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.