Porsche Boxster problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Porsche Boxster model year, from official NHTSA data.
82
NHTSA complaints
10
recall campaigns
486
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche Boxster | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | 10 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster | 12 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 10 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 13 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 5 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 28 | 1 | 153 |
| 1998 Porsche Boxster | 32 | 1 | 151 |
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 22 | 1 | 182 |
Common problems
- Porsche Boxster engine and engine cooling problems26
- Porsche Boxster air bags problems22
- Porsche Boxster electrical system problems16
- Porsche Boxster structure problems12
- Porsche Boxster seat belts problems9
- Porsche Boxster power train problems6
- Porsche Boxster equipment problems3
- Porsche Boxster exterior lighting problems2
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- DOOR CABLE FAILUREPE98039 · opened Jul 9, 1998 · closed Nov 24, 1998