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Porsche Boxster Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign on record across 1 model year of the Porsche Boxster. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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1
Recall Campaigns
124
Owner Complaints
5
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years5 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2012

Affected Model Years

20121R

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Seat/Restraints1 campaign (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Porsche Boxster

AIR BAGS
12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
POWER TRAIN
5
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
5
SERVICE BRAKES
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3

Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 5 injuries reported.

All Porsche Boxster Recall Campaigns

#11V4090002012 Porsche BoxsterSeat/Restraints
Issued: May 8, 2011

SEAT BELTS

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011…

Risk: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.

Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBE…

Recalls by Component

Porsche Boxster Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster have?
The Porsche Boxster has 1 recall campaign in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2012 through 2012.
Is my Boxster under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Boxster year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Porsche Boxster has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Boxster recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Boxster?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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