2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4S at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4S recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4S.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2020 Porsche 911 Targa 4S common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 733
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 733.
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
Bulletin No. 96-26 · Structure, Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026Technical Information for Wind Noises when Driving from the Sunroof Area
Bulletin No. 92-26 · Structure, Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026Technical Information for Particles/Metal Chips/Residues in Engine Oil
Bulletin No. 91-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
Bulletin No. 28-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
Bulletin No. 27-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
Bulletin No. 26-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
Bulletin No. 25-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
Bulletin SPTL2609 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · Sep 2026Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM)
Bulletin No. 86-26 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Sep 2026Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
Bulletin No. 12-26 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 911 TARGA 4S AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Porsche 911 Targa 4S
The Porsche 997 is the sixth generation of the Porsche 911 sports car manufactured and sold by the German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It was sold between 2004 and 2013. Production of the Carrera and Carrera S coupé began in early 2004, and the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S began to be delivered to customers in November 2005. Deliveries of the Turbo and GT3 derivatives were carried out in late 2006, along with the GT2 in 2007. In addition to the coupé and cabriolet versions, Targa versions of the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S were also available, which continued the trend of the "glass canopy" roof design utilized during the 993 and 996 generations. This was later reverted to the c…
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