NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Safety Record
The 2021 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 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 holds no crash-test ratings from NHTSA; the agency has not evaluated this model. Consequently, no Safety Index can be computed. The federal record indicates a light burden regarding recalls and complaints. Owners have filed five complaints, and zero open recalls are on file. The absence of crash-test data leaves an incomplete safety profile for this vehicle.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Light 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s is without any federal safety recalls. Its five consumer complaints are a low volume, aligning the model with the "Light burden" band in our assessment of recall and complaint footprints. Three of these complaints allege issues within the Fuel/Propulsion System, and one cites a fire. While the overall volume of complaints is small, these specific allegations warrant attention, as fuel-system concerns can impact safety if a pattern emerges. No crash-test data for this generation is available from NHTSA, meaning there are no star ratings or other crashworthiness results to assess. The "Light burden" categorization reflects only the recall and complaint record, not crash performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
Five 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 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility and Seats, each cited once. One report alleges a fire. All 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?
Before purchasing a used 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify whether any recall campaigns have been issued or remain open on that individual unit.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- The 2021 model year shows zero recalls on file with NHTSA, the lowest possible outcome on that measure.
- Three of the five complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year allege issues with the Fuel/Propulsion System, and one complaint alleges a fire, making that component cluster the most notable item in the current complaint record.
- No NHTSA-tested sibling years for this model exist in the federal record, so there is no adjacent crash-test data to reference when evaluating crashworthiness.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s safety questions
Was the 2021 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 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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 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.