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PORSCHE BOXSTER S

22 NHTSA complaints and 4 safety recalls across model years 2000–2013.

Complaints
22
Recalls
4
Model years
7

The PORSCHEBOXSTER S appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 22 consumer safety complaints and 4 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2000–2013). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 5 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20131
20112
20051
200311
20022
20012
20003

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

1
’03
5
’05
3
’06
1
’07
1
’08
1
’09
4
’10
2
’11
1
’14
3
’19

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE21013Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-05-17

Loss of Motive Power

DP21001Defect PetitionClosed2021-01-15

Backup Lights Fail To Illuminate

PE13009Preliminary EvaluationClosed2013-04-26

Rapid coolant loss

EA06005Engineering AnalysisClosed2006-03-15

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

PE05060Preliminary EvaluationClosed2005-11-10

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the PORSCHE BOXSTER S?▼
The PORSCHE BOXSTER S has received 22 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2000 to 2013, with 4 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of PORSCHE BOXSTER S are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the PORSCHE BOXSTER S from 2000 to 2013 (7 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the PORSCHE BOXSTER S have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many PORSCHE BOXSTER S model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common PORSCHE BOXSTER S complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the PORSCHE BOXSTER S are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my PORSCHE BOXSTER S has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. PORSCHE BOXSTER S totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.