Porsche 718 Boxster Recalls (2017-2024)
The Porsche 718 Boxster has been the subject of 7 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2017 to 2024 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, fuel system, and electrical system.
The Porsche 718 Boxster scores 61 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 86% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 14% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 7 campaigns span 4 model years of the Porsche 718 Boxster. The single largest affected 14,388 vehicles, over fuel system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common 718 Boxster problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Porsche 718 Boxster may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Porsche 718 Boxster recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Porsche 718 Boxster recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster, involving the electrical system.
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster, involving the fuel system and structure.
2018 Porsche 718 Boxster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster, involving the air bags, fuel system, and structure.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, involving the fuel system, air bags, and structure.
Every Porsche 718 Boxster recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 53
- Reported
- Dec 4, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2024
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The rear electronic control unit (ECU) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.
Risk: The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB4.
NHTSA campaign number 23V813000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 417
- Reported
- Mar 6, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2019
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
NHTSA campaign number 19V179000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2017-2019 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 14,388
- Reported
- Feb 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2019
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
NHTSA campaign number 19V113000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 120
- Reported
- Mar 2, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 15, 2017
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 17V134000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 21
- Reported
- Mar 2, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 12, 2017
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
NHTSA campaign number 17V135000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,090
- Reported
- Jan 25, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2017
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 17V054000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 85
- Reported
- Dec 30, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2017
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side 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 bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
NHTSA campaign number 16V946000.
Common questions about Porsche 718 Boxster recalls
- Does the Porsche 718 Boxster have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on record for the Porsche 718 Boxster across the 2017 to 2024 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, fuel system, and electrical system.
- How many times has the Porsche 718 Boxster been recalled?
- The Porsche 718 Boxster has 7 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2024 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Porsche 718 Boxster recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 14,388 vehicles. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
- Which Porsche 718 Boxster model year has the most recalls?
- The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Porsche 718 Boxster has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.