Porsche Boxster Recalls (2011-2024)
The Porsche Boxster has been the subject of 9 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2011 to 2024 model years. They cluster mostly around the power train, engine, and suspension.
The Porsche Boxster scores 73 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 78% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 11% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 9 campaigns span 9 model years of the Porsche Boxster. The single largest affected 7,517 vehicles, over air bags. 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 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 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 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 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 Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Porsche Boxster, involving the power train.
2021 Porsche Boxster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2021 Porsche Boxster, involving the engine and suspension.
2017 Porsche Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2017 Porsche Boxster, involving the air bags.
2016 Porsche Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Porsche Boxster, involving the air bags.
2015 Porsche Boxster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Porsche Boxster, involving the power train and latches/locks/linkages.
2014 Porsche Boxster Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Porsche Boxster, involving the power train, latches/locks/linkages, and electrical system.
2013 Porsche Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 Porsche Boxster, involving the power train.
2012 Porsche Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2012 Porsche Boxster, involving the seat belts.
2011 Porsche Boxster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2011 Porsche Boxster, involving the visibility.
Every Porsche Boxster recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2024 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 14
- Reported
- May 15, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 3, 2024
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Boxster and Cayman vehicles. The safety clip that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may not be installed properly, which can prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the shift lever is placed into park.
Risk: A transmission that does not lock into park as intended may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shift cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA7.
NHTSA campaign number 24V343000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2013-2015 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,934
- Reported
- Sep 1, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jan 6, 2022
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Risk: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
NHTSA campaign number 21V679000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2021 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 193
- Reported
- Mar 24, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2021
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.
Risk: A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA4.
NHTSA campaign number 21V200000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2021 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 396
- Reported
- Mar 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2021
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
Risk: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
NHTSA campaign number 21V157000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2016-2017 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7,517
- Reported
- Jul 17, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2020
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Risk: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
NHTSA campaign number 19V533000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2014-2015 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,382
- Reported
- Nov 4, 2014
- Owners notified
- Dec 12, 2014
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
Risk: A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
NHTSA campaign number 14V698000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2014 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 81
- Reported
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 11, 2013
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Risk: The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
NHTSA campaign number 13V502000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2012 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 235
- Reported
- Aug 5, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2011
Defect: 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 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
Risk: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
NHTSA campaign number 11V409000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2011 Porsche Boxster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 9
- Reported
- Mar 30, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2010
Defect: PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOXSTER SPYDER 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LOCKING HOOK ON THE SUN SHIELD (TEMPORARY SOFT TOP) MAY NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY INTO THE LOCK CATCH WHICH IS POSITIONED ON THE WINDSCREEN FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.
Risk: IF THE SUN SHIELD IS NOT FULLY LOCKED, THE SUN SHIELD CAN OPEN WHEN TRAVELLING AT HIGHER SPEEDS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE BOTH THE LOCKING HOOK AND LOCK CATCH REPLACED WITH REDESIGNED COMPONENTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
NHTSA campaign number 10V125000.
Common questions about Porsche Boxster recalls
- Does the Porsche Boxster have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on record for the Porsche Boxster across the 2011 to 2024 model years. The most common areas are the power train, engine, and suspension.
- How many times has the Porsche Boxster been recalled?
- The Porsche Boxster has 9 recall campaigns from the 2011 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 Boxster recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 7,517 vehicles. Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
- Which Porsche Boxster model year has the most recalls?
- The 2014 Porsche Boxster has the most, with 3 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 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.