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Porsche 911 Turbo S Safety
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 911 Turbo S model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Porsche 911 Turbo S we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the apex expression of the iconic rear-engine sports car lineage, sitting at the top of the 911 range and targeting serious performance enthusiasts who want uncompromising speed wrapped in a daily-driveable coupe. Priced well into six figures, it competes in a rarefied segment where buyers expect engineering excellence - making its safety profile a legitimate question worth examining closely.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S, across model years 2019 through 2024, lacks any federal crash-test data from NHTSA. This includes an absence of star ratings and, consequently, no NHTSA Safety Index score. This omission of federal crash performance metrics creates a significant gap in the safety profile of a vehicle in this price segment. Despite the lack of crash-test information, the vehicle's recall record is modest, with four total recalls issued over six model years. Owners should nonetheless verify the recall status of any specific vehicle identification number (VIN) they consider acquiring. Owner complaints for the 911 Turbo S are exceptionally low, totaling 20 across the covered model years. This includes one reported incident alleging a fire, a detail MotorCaliber consistently highlights due to the inherent severity of such claims. No crashes, injuries, or fatalities were reported within the complaint data. Overall, the 911 Turbo S presents a minimal record of recalls and owner complaints. However, the complete absence of federal crash-test data requires potential buyers to proceed with awareness of this untested safety dimension.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 911 Turbo S as one of the most accomplished sports cars available, praising its exceptional driving dynamics, precise steering, and the way it blends explosive performance with everyday refinement. Interior materials and build quality are consistently described as premium and well-executed. Most reviewers consider it a benchmark in its segment for overall polish and driver engagement.
- The 911 Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA across the 2019-2024 model years we cover, so there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available to evaluate structural protection in a collision.
- Four recalls were issued across six model years - a relatively low count for a complex, high-performance vehicle. Always run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase to confirm no open recalls remain unaddressed.
- One owner complaint in the dataset alleges a fire incident. While all complaints in NHTSA's system are unverified allegations, MotorCaliber flags fire reports as a category that warrants attention, and shoppers should monitor NHTSA's complaint database for any updates.
- With only 20 total owner complaints across 2019-2024, the 911 Turbo S has one of the thinner complaint profiles in our database. While low complaint volume can reflect a satisfied ownership base, it may also reflect the relatively small production numbers typical of this exclusive model.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S with 2 recalls.