NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall 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 Turbo S has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned for this model year. The federal record shows a single recall campaign and five owner complaints. This limited data set, lacking controlled crash-test results, prevents any assessment of its crashworthiness.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign, 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
No crash-test data is available for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S, nor do results exist for sibling years that might offer indirect context. The vehicle’s Safety Index score places it in the Light burden band, a reflection of its low combined recall and complaint volume against the broader vehicle population within the NHTSA dataset. The single recall specifically addresses an airbag issue, a campaign shared across several 911 variants from the 2021-2023 period, indicating its direct applicability to this model year. Owners have filed five complaints for the 2021 911 Turbo S. While this is a small sample, the presence of one alleged fire event within the Fuel/Propulsion System category stands as a notable point of concern.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S have any recalls?
The one recall affecting this model year targets air bags. Porsche Cars North America issued a campaign covering certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S vehicles for an air bag concern. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS23V715000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
Reported 2023-10-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
Five complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 911 Turbo S. The top alleged component is the Fuel/Propulsion System, cited in three reports, followed by one report each for Equipment Adaptive/Mobility and Seats. 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 Turbo S?
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S presents a notable airbag recall, underscoring the critical importance of a VIN check at nhtsa.gov before purchase. This specific recall for the airbag system remains a key concern for this model year.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering an air bag concern that spans certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S vehicles issued by Porsche Cars North America.
- Five unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with the Fuel/Propulsion System appearing in three of those reports and one report alleging a fire.
- The Light burden band reflects low recall and complaint volume for this year and is not a measure of crash-test performance or occupant protection.
FAQ2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S 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 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. 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 Turbo S 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.