Porsche 718 Boxster recalls

22 official safety recalls for the Porsche 718 Boxster from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Center lock wheel bolt may fracture

    Reported October 28, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V8090002,251 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause a wheel to detach, leading to loss of control and increased crash risk. Owners should not drive until repaired. Dealers will check the wheel fastening system and replace incorrectly manufactured parts as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera, 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS, and 2021-2024 911 vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach.
    Consequence
    Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners should not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will check the center lock wheel fastening system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC4.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  2. Shift cable clip may prevent transmission from locking in park

    Reported May 15, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V34300014 vehicles affected

    An improperly installed safety clip may prevent the transmission from locking in park, allowing the vehicle to roll away and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the shift cable free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Boxster and Cayman vehicles. The safety clip that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may not be installed properly, which can prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the shift lever is placed into park.
    Consequence
    A transmission that does not lock into park as intended may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the shift cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA7.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Rear spoiler may rise too high

    Reported December 4, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V81300053 vehicles affected

    The rear control unit may allow the spoiler to rise too high, reducing visibility of the centre brake light and affecting driving and aerodynamics. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The rear electronic control unit (ECU) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.
    Consequence
    The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB4.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Connecting rods may not meet specifications

    Reported March 24, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/139222 vehicles affected

    Connecting rods that do not meet specifications may be installed in the engine. The engine will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CONNECTING RODS INSTALLED MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    Connecting rods that were not manufactured according to specifications may have been installed in the engines of the affected vehicles.
    Remedy
    The engine must be replaced.

  5. Suspension connections may not be tightened correctly

    Reported March 24, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/090332 vehicles affected

    Some suspension connections may not be tightened to specification because of insufficiently cut locknut threads. The affected joints will be replaced with new nuts and bolts and tightened to specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INDIVIDUAL THREADED CONNECTIONS AT THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION MIGHT NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFICATION DUE TO INSUFFICIENTLY CUT THREAD OF LOCKNUTS
    Defect
    Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts.
    Remedy
    The affected screw joints must be replaced with a new nut and bolt and tightened to the original specification.

  6. Engine connecting rods may crack and loosen

    Reported March 24, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V200000193 vehicles affected

    The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen, causing engine damage, a stall or an oil leak, and increasing the risk of a crash or fire. Dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.
    Consequence
    A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA4.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Suspension components may loosen or detach

    Reported March 10, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V157000396 vehicles affected

    Some suspension components may not be tightened correctly and could loosen or detach, causing sudden loss of vehicle stability and control. Dealers will replace affected nuts and bolts and inspect surrounding parts, replacing damaged parts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
    Consequence
    Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. High-pressure fuel line may not be tight

    Reported February 5, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/026471 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing error may leave the high-pressure fuel line on cylinder bank 2 not tight. The fuel line and sensor on that bank will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE TIGHTNESS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE ON CYLINDER BANK 2 CANNOT BE GUARANTEED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR
    Defect
    Cylinder bank 2 high-pressure fuel line might not be tight
    Remedy
    Replace the high-pressure fuel line and sensor on cylinder bank 2.

  9. Airbag control unit may have a faulty capacitor

    Reported August 23, 2019Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2019/25010,860 vehicles affected

    A possible fault in the airbag control unit may affect its operation. The unit will receive a software upgrade and be replaced if faulty.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A FAULTY CAPACITOR
    Defect
    Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
    Remedy
    Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.

  10. Door speaker cover may be missing

    Reported July 31, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/2513 vehicles affected

    A cover may be missing from the door sub-frame. The door will be inspected and a cover fitted if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOUDSPEAKER COVER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE DOOR SUB FRAME
    Defect
    Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame.
    Remedy
    Inspect retrofit cover if required.

  11. Air bag control unit may disable or deploy bags unexpectedly

    Reported July 17, 2019Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 19V5330007,517 vehicles affected

    A defective power supply capacitor in the air bag control unit may deactivate the air bags or cause them to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will install new software and replace the unit as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
    Consequence
    Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Side air bag sensors may be loose

    Reported March 6, 2019Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 19V179000417 vehicles affected

    Side air bag impact sensors may not be properly tightened, so the air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will tighten the sensors as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Crossmember may detach and cause a fuel leak

    Reported February 20, 2019Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 19V11300014,388 vehicles affected

    In a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket and cause a fuel leak. Fuel near an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. Dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Passenger airbag detonators may affect deployment

    Reported March 27, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/10230 vehicles affected

    Incorrect detonators may affect passenger airbag deployment in a crash. The passenger airbag module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT DETONATORS FITTED TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS
    Defect
    Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.

  15. Windscreen may detach in a crash

    Reported March 2, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/097298 vehicles affected

    Insufficient bonding may allow the windscreen to detach in an accident. The windscreen will be rebonded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BONDING ON WINDSCREEN IS INSUFFICIENT
    Defect
    On 911 Cabriolet and Targa models only the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product. There is a possibility that the windscreen could detach from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall the likely affected vehicles and rebond the windscreen.

  16. Windshield may detach in a crash

    Reported March 2, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V13500021 vehicles affected

    The windshield may not be properly bonded and could detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will rebond it free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  17. Passenger airbag inflator may fail to ignite

    Reported March 2, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V134000120 vehicles affected

    The passenger frontal airbag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in a crash, preventing the airbag from deploying and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected airbags free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
    Consequence
    If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  18. Fuel pipe screws may shear and cause a leak

    Reported February 15, 2017Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2017/0502,182 vehicles affected

    Screws securing the fuel collection pipes may shear, allowing a pipe to separate from an injector and leak fuel. The securing screws will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL INJECTION PIPES MAY BECOME INSECURE
    Defect
    The screws retaining the fuel collection pipe(s) may shear under stress. This may allow the pipe(s) to separate from the injector(s) and cause fuel to leak.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicle replace the collection pipes' securing screws

  19. Fuel collection pipe may come off injectors

    Reported January 25, 2017Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2017/0222,166 vehicles affected

    High fuel pressure may crack a fuel collection pipe and force it off the injectors, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment. The fastening screws will be replaced with different screws.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.

  20. Fuel pipe screws may shear and cause a leak

    Reported January 25, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V0540004,090 vehicles affected

    Screws securing the engine compartment fuel collection pipes may shear, causing a fuel leak that can increase fire risk if fuel reaches an ignition source. Dealers will install improved screws free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  21. Front side airbags may not operate as intended

    Reported January 20, 2017Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2017/01522 vehicles affected

    Incorrect detonators may prevent the front side airbags from operating as intended in a collision. The airbags will be replaced with quality-assured replacements.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS MAY BE IMPAIRED
    Defect
    It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.

  22. Side air bag may fail to deploy

    Reported December 30, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V94600085 vehicles affected

    The side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the affected air bag modules free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
    Consequence
    If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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