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Porsche 911 Targa 4 recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Porsche 911 Targa 4, covering model years 2012 to 2017, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 model years with data (2012–2017)
  • latest recall 17V134000 (reported Mar 2, 2017)

Porsche 911 Targa 4 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 911 Targa 4, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2012 to 2017. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Porsche 911 Targa 4 recall campaigns covering each model year
2012: 1 campaign2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V134000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V054000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 11V409000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2012

    Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 GTS RS 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, GTS, 4, 4S, and 4 GTS); 911 Targa 4 and targa 4S; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from May 31, 2011, through June 10, 2011. There is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. If the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.

    Consequence:
    Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Porsche 911 Targa 4 questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Targa 4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche 911 Targa 4, covering model years 2012 to 2017. The most recent, 17V134000, was reported on March 2, 2017 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Porsche 911 Targa 4 model years do the recalls cover?

The 3 campaigns cover model years 2012 to 2017. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (2). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name 911 Targa 4, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche 911 Targa 4?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Porsche dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.