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The physics of the Starfinder universe is different from what we would consider the physics in our real world.
Going to back to the OPs post, they included the what the rules say about critical hits on the Weapons Array. It is important to note that it says, "Weapons Array", not individual weapons, arcs, or turret.
Randomly determine one arc containing weapons; condition applies to all gunner actions using weapons in that arc (a turret counts as being in all arcs)
So breaking down this sentence, it says to randomly determine one arc that has weapons. There are only four arc (but in some cases there could be few than 4 arc considered because not all arc have weapons in them). Next, apply "to all gunner actions using weapons in that arc", the appropriate penalty. Finally, in brackets, we are reminded that "a turret counts as being in all arcs". Because the Devs put this in brackets, it is intended as informational. The Devs are pointing out that turrets fire in all arcs and if a turret is fired in an arc that has a critical condition, then the weapons on the turret also take the penalty.
So no turrets are not hosed. By RAW, they take a penalty only when they fire in an arc that has a critical condition. They don't take a penalty when they fire in the other arcs.
As always, a GM can modify this, but doing so would cause an imbalance in space combat and make turrets less effective.
As always, a GM can modify this, but doing so would cause an imbalance in space combat and make turrets less effective.
I wouldn't have a problem hosing turrets, because the concept of a turret mounted weapon in Starfinder combat is quite powerful, because they dramatically offset both the result of a failed pilot check and poorly-considered maneuvers. However, I can't fault your logic with the wording of "Weapons Arrays" and the penalty being from the arcs.