5
recalls
The Porsche Boxster S has 5 recalls covering 240,270 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2011: 3
Units affected
240K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
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 S, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system6
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Air bags1
- Fuel system, other1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Power train1
- Service brakes1
- Complaints
- 16
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Porsche Boxster S by component
- Power train2 · 17K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 223K units
- Seat belts1 · 235 units
- Visibility1 · 9 units
Porsche Boxster S 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Porsche Boxster S (2011): VisibilityNo. 10V125000 | Crash risk | 9 |
| Jan 23, 2003 | Porsche Boxster, Boxster S (1997-2003): Power trainNo. 03V004000 | Crash risk | 12,234 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Porsche Boxster S recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Porsche Boxster S. 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 S have?
5 recalls cover the Porsche Boxster S, for 240,270 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Porsche Boxster S?
Electrical system: named in 6 of the 16 safety complaints about the Porsche Boxster S, then engine and engine cooling (6). 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.