2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S recalls 1
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The s…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
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.
2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 510
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 510.
Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message "Rear Axle Steering Has Failed" in Instrument Cluster: Replace Servo Motors for Rear Axle Steering
Bulletin No. 64-26-1 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · Sep 2026Symptom-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
Bulletin No. 31-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
Bulletin No. 30-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
Bulletin No. 29-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
Bulletin WSM5 · Structure, Engine · Sep 2026Technical Information for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
Bulletin No. WSM5 · Structure, Engine · Sep 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
Bulletin SPTL2609 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · 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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