NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Safety Record
The 2020 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 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s holds no federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA has not subjected this model to its battery of assessments, rendering it without an official Safety Index score or star ratings for front, side, or rollover protection. All data for this model derives from its recall and complaint history. The vehicle's record is clean, with zero recalls on file and only three unverified consumer complaints submitted to the agency.
The 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean burden band according to federal 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 | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
The 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s presents a minimal federal safety record, earning it a position in the Clean burden band. This classification indicates that the combination of its recall count and owner complaint volume places it among the least burdened vehicles in the federal dataset for its model year. The vehicle has had zero recalls. Only three unverified consumer complaints have been registered, none of which involved a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. It is crucial to note that no crash tests have been conducted on this specific model year. Therefore, its Clean band designation reflects only its recall and complaint data, offering no insight into its crash-test performance. No crash-tested sibling years are available in the federal database to provide a structural reference point for consumers.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s have any recalls?
The 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
NHTSA has received three unverified consumer complaints for this model year, touching five reported component areas: Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, and a category logged as Unknown or Other. These are unverified allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
Before purchasing a specific used example, run the full VIN through the recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm that no open recall campaigns are attached to that individual vehicle, as recall completion status varies by unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, meaning no federal safety defect or noncompliance action has been issued against it.
- Three unverified consumer complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, spanning Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, and an unclassified category, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them.
- The most recent complaint on file was submitted in April 2026, indicating the federal record for this model year remains active and should be rechecked at nhtsa.gov before purchase.
FAQ2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s safety questions
Was the 2020 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 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 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 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 911 Targa 4s 2020.
- 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.