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2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (1) and power train (1). The EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
19–20mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
2
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
$4,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

2 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2026 – Oct 2026
  1. Fuel/propulsion system1
  2. Power train1
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Engine1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each 911 Targa 4 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20158
20162
20174
20181
20192
20215
202210
20233
20242
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report
“Purchased 2024 carrera S used (1 other owner) no car fax from Porsche down town LA in Dec. in January with around 10k miles. Car is driven just on weekends and now has 12k miles. Two days ago smelled strong raw gas smell and immediately took to Porsche Hawthorne and they confirmed leak in fuel line which as I am reading seem more common and very concerning due to risk of fire - appears a know thing amongst Porsche yet they don’t do anything preventatively about it. They also found front axel lift broken and need to replace cylinder - all on a 2 yr old car with very low mileage.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 14, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11771023

Power train

1 report
“On XXX, less than 24 hours after an authorized Porsche dealer released this 2024 911 as a successfully completed repair with the diagnostic codes cleared and no root cause documented, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power while traveling at highway speed. It entered limp mode with severe deceleration and displayed a red engine control error, forcing an emergency lane change across traffic to reach a parking lot. After stopping, an active and significant fluid leak was observed trailing from the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. The 12-volt electrical system then died and the vehicle required a jump-start. After power was restored, the transmission would not engage Park and displayed "P not available. Park on level ground only," creating a rollaway risk. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, a passenger who was approximately [XXX] pregnant, and two small children. The three distinct safety failures were the sudden loss of motive power at highway speed, the active fluid leak with fire risk, and the loss of Park capability after the electrical failure. Warning messages appeared during the event as described. The vehicle remains at the authorized dealer…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 11, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11749681

Electrical system

1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Minicompact Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (AM-S8) · Manual 7-spd
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
911 Targa 4
Auto (AM-S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
182420$4,000442
911 Targa 4 GTS
Auto (AM-S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
172219$4,200461
911 Targa 4 GTS
Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
162319$4,200477
  • 911 Targa 4
    Auto (AM-S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 24 hwy · $4,000/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • 911 Targa 4 GTS
    Auto (AM-S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    17 city · 22 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • 911 Targa 4 GTS
    Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    16 city · 23 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 31, 2026Vehicle 19895
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2024 911 Targa 4 questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 31, 2026.

What are the most common 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (1), power train (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 at 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 31, 2026