Porsche Boxster S recalls and problems
5 recalls and 16 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
16
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
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Porsche Boxster S by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Boxster S | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Boxster S | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Boxster S | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Boxster S | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Boxster S | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Boxster S | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Boxster S | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Boxster S | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Boxster S | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Porsche Boxster S problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
All Porsche Boxster S recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-656 | Aug 30, 2022 | 2001–2004 | Exterior Lighting | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 21V-679 | Sep 1, 2021 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 11V-409 | Aug 5, 2011 | 2012 | Seat Belts | 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… |
| 10V-125 | Mar 30, 2010 | 2011 | Visibility | Porsche has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2011 boxster spyder 2 door convertible passenger vehicles. |
| 03V-004 | Jan 23, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Power Train | Certain 2-door convertible passenger vehicles equipped with the tiptronic (Automatic) transmission may have been produced with an incorrectly adjusted key-lock-cable down to the shift selector. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Porsche Boxster S?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Porsche Boxster S has the most reports (7). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster S have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Porsche Boxster S model years 2000–2004, 2011–2014.
What are the most common Porsche Boxster S problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems most often.