https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Porsche Boxster. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:52:06 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1945927 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The right front suspension failed. Something broke so that the wheel/brake component bent away from the car causing a sudden left hand turn/jerk. This was confirmed upon exiting the car and looking at the front right semi-attached wheel. The car traveled THROUGH highway safety cables, front windshield shattered, right passenger side arm bag deployed and car stopped in median before going into on https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1920582 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure due to premature degradation of plastic wiring harness connectors for ABS wheel speed sensors located in each wheel well. ABS warning light illuminated alerting to the disabling of the system. Issue confirmed by independent repair facility. Dealer was engaged, but denied coverage due to vehicle being out of warranty and no recalls initiated. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1920583 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure due to premature degradation of plastic wiring harness connectors for ABS wheel speed sensors located in each wheel well. ABS warning light illuminated alerting to the disabling of the system. Issue confirmed by independent repair facility. Dealer was engaged, but denied coverage due to vehicle being out of warranty and no recalls initiated. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1907739 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the indicator lights on the gear shifter for the park(P) and the four (4) position was flashing. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift into fifth gear and the vehicle would enter LIMP Mode. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer on two separate occasions and w https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1898263 Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2014 Porsche Boxster- Consumer haves concerns about the hydro-mounting, which is causing a PADM fault. Consumer paid for the repair & it occurred again. The first occurred after 35000 miles and again after 42000 miles. Consumer has read that others have had the same problem. Consumer thinks its a design problem & thinks it will happen again. Consumer ask should they have it fixed again? https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1878284 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. It is much worse when heat and fan are turned on. The windshield does not properly defrost and passengers are deluged with particulates and large chunks of black foam. This is a hazard to both breathing and visibility. Porsche is aware of the problem. Dealer says owners view as too expensive to fix. A recent Porsche Club of America new https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1878285 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. It is much worse when heat and fan are turned on. The windshield does not properly defrost and passengers are deluged with particulates and large chunks of black foam. This is a hazard to both breathing and visibility. Porsche is aware of the problem. Dealer says owners view as too expensive to fix. A recent Porsche Club of America new https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1851738 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT There is an open recall on my Porsche boxster, the Porsche recall number for this is AMC0. The recall involves reprogramming the car to reduce emissions in sport+ mode. My car has an aftermarket tune on the ECU, and the porsche dealership has told me that the recall is not possible due to this modification. If I want to get the recall done, they want me to pay to replace the ECU/DME. I also consen https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1844872 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1844873 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-22V656000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2004 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlight https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-22V656000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2003 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlight https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-22V656000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2002 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlight https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-22V656000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2001 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlight https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1817863 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2013 PORSCHE BOXTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-679. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, BUT THE DEALER DENIED HAVING THE PARTS. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1800607 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2013 PORSCHE BOXTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH CONTROL ARM MOUNTS ON REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL 21V-679. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1785900 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT There are thousands of complaints/postings appearing on the Internet, including fixes, (many of which may be equally dangerous) whereby the vehicle's central locking mechanism fails, making it impossible for passengers to egress through either door or window. The locking mechanism on the driver's side door has a cheap part that is known to commonly fail. When it does, neither the driver nor pass https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1785901 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT There are thousands of complaints/postings appearing on the Internet, including fixes, (many of which may be equally dangerous) whereby the vehicle's central locking mechanism fails, making it impossible for passengers to egress through either door or window. The locking mechanism on the driver's side door has a cheap part that is known to commonly fail. When it does, neither the driver nor pass https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1774842 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated that the vehicle rental app TURO informed him that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V679000 (Power Train). The dealer was then notified about the recall and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-21V679000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2015 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-21V679000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2014 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#recall-21V679000-porsche-porsche-boxster-2013 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1753599 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Car has 65,000 miles when water-pump failed catastrophically (pump drive shaft sheared) while driving causing breakdown. Needed to be towed to repair facility. 1. Water Pump failed - shaft connecting pully system to impeller sheared in half. Part is available for inspection. 65,000 miles on the engine 2. Car stopped running due to overheating and loss of electrical power - I had to stop in https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1690326 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED THE 2006 BOXSTER IN JULY 2010 FROM A PRIVATE PARTY, AND SOON AFTERWARD, STARTED TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ABS/PSM SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS. THE ORIGINAL PORSCHE WARRANTY WAS DUE TO EXPIRE IN JANUARY, 2011. I TOOK THE CAR TO FLEMINGTON PORSCHE IN FLEMINGTON N.J. THREE TIMES IN AUGUST, 2010, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE WARNING LIGHTS PERSISTED. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1644648 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH, MY 2005 BOXSTER STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE, THEN COMPLETELY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. AT THE SAME TIME, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, WHO STATES IT IS AN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEA https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1623216 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER. CAR ROLLS WHEN STOPPED WITH TRANSMISSION IN 'PARK.' SIMILAR TO RECALLS OF PORSCHE CAYENNES AND PANAMERAS. MAY BE SIMILAR TO THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION BUSHING PROBLEM THAT CAME LOOSE IN OTHER MODELS. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1622876 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 1.EARLIER DATE FIXED WIREHARNESS/DRAINED PARTS AT LOCAL BMW REPAIRMAN GARAGE RESOLVED 2. LATER IN CITY,TURNING IN MOTION CAR SUDDENLY STALL/POWERLOSS OF BRAKES,CLUTCHSTICKY,HEAR TIMING ODD,STEERING DIFFICULT HAD TOWED TO PORSCHE DEALER . GARAGE).PORSCHE DIAGNOSED W MULTIPOINT INSPECTION ,PORSCHE ONLY DID WORK COVERED BY 3RD PARTY EXTENDED WARRANTEE FOR A OIL WATER SEPARATOR AND WATER RADIATOR REP https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1622877 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 1.EARLIER DATE FIXED WIREHARNESS/DRAINED PARTS AT LOCAL BMW REPAIRMAN GARAGE RESOLVED 2. LATER IN CITY,TURNING IN MOTION CAR SUDDENLY STALL/POWERLOSS OF BRAKES,CLUTCHSTICKY,HEAR TIMING ODD,STEERING DIFFICULT HAD TOWED TO PORSCHE DEALER . GARAGE).PORSCHE DIAGNOSED W MULTIPOINT INSPECTION ,PORSCHE ONLY DID WORK COVERED BY 3RD PARTY EXTENDED WARRANTEE FOR A OIL WATER SEPARATOR AND WATER RADIATOR REP https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1622878 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 1.EARLIER DATE FIXED WIREHARNESS/DRAINED PARTS AT LOCAL BMW REPAIRMAN GARAGE RESOLVED 2. LATER IN CITY,TURNING IN MOTION CAR SUDDENLY STALL/POWERLOSS OF BRAKES,CLUTCHSTICKY,HEAR TIMING ODD,STEERING DIFFICULT HAD TOWED TO PORSCHE DEALER . GARAGE).PORSCHE DIAGNOSED W MULTIPOINT INSPECTION ,PORSCHE ONLY DID WORK COVERED BY 3RD PARTY EXTENDED WARRANTEE FOR A OIL WATER SEPARATOR AND WATER RADIATOR REP https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-boxster#complaint-1620548 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER 718 WITH PDK HAS STARTED IN 2ND GEAR ON 3 OCCASIONS MAKING ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED VERY DANGEROUS. 1ST TIME THE PDK TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK AND THEN I MOVED IT TO DRIVE. THE PDK SELECTED GEAR 2 WHILE IN SPORT MODE. 2ND TIME I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, STOPPED TO PUT IN DRIVE, AND THE PDK SELECTED 2ND GEAR. THE 3RD TIME I WAS SLOWING TO A LIGHT