8
recalls
The Porsche Boxster has 8 recalls covering 245,679 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine and engine cooling is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2014: 4
Units affected
246K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Porsche Boxster, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling43
- Air bags29
- Electrical system25
- Power train20
- Structure19
- Engine15
- Seat belts11
- Complaints
- 164
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 4
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Porsche Boxster by component
- Power train3 · 18K units
- Electrical system1 · 3,217 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 223K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 1,382 units
- Seat belts1 · 235 units
- Seats1 · 81 units
Porsche Boxster recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel and 21 more (2001-2020): Exterior lightingNo. 22V656000 | Crash risk | 222,858 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman (2013-2015): Power trainNo. 21V679000 | Crash risk | 4,934 |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman (2014-2015): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 14V698000 | Crash risk | 1,382 |
| Oct 17, 2013 | Porsche 911 Carrera, Boxster, Cayman (2014): SeatsNo. 13V502000 | Crash risk | 81 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera 4S and 14 more (2011-2012): Seat beltsNo. 11V409000 | Crash risk | 235 |
| Jan 23, 2003 | Porsche Boxster, Boxster S (1997-2003): Power trainNo. 03V004000 | Crash risk | 12,234 |
| May 22, 1998 | Porsche Boxster (1997): Electrical systemNo. 98V113000 | Fire | 3,217 |
| May 22, 1998 | Porsche Boxster (1997): Power trainNo. 98V112000 | Other or not stated | 738 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Porsche Boxster recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Porsche Boxster. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster have?
8 recalls cover the Porsche Boxster, for 245,679 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Porsche Boxster?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 43 of the 164 safety complaints about the Porsche Boxster, then air bags (29). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.