Porsche Boxster recalls

18 official safety recalls for the Porsche 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. Transmission shift cable may be incorrectly fitted or damaged

    Reported June 5, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/2433 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly fitted safety clip or damaged cable sheath may mean the vehicle can roll away when placed in Park if the parking brake is not applied. The shift cable will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ARA7 Recall campaign - Replace shift cable
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.
    Remedy
    Replace shift cable

  2. Rear spoiler may be set too high

    Reported December 20, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/00190 vehicles affected

    Incorrect coding may set the rear spoiler too high, making the high-mounted brake light less visible while driving and changing the vehicle's aerodynamics. The rear vehicle electronics control unit will be recoded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high.� The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
    Remedy
    Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.�

  3. Headlight adjustment screw caps may be missing

    Reported August 30, 2022Model years 2001–2004NHTSA campaign 22V656000222,858 vehicles affected

    Missing caps on the low-beam headlight adjustment screws may allow improper adjustment. The lights may not illuminate the road properly or may glare oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install missing caps free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Defect
    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 headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence
    Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
    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. Fitted tyres may affect emissions

    Reported January 10, 2022Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2022/03544 vehicles affected

    The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emissions. The tyres will be checked and, if the specified tyres are still fitted, replaced with the successor model.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FITTED TYRES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS
    Defect
    The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
    Remedy
    Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.

  5. Rear axle carrier side parts may be out of specification

    Reported September 15, 2021Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2021/314EU Safety Gate A12/01387/213,708 vehicles affected

    The rear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications. The left and right carrier side parts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR AXLE CARRIER SIDE PARTS MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
    Defect
    The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.
    Remedy
    The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.

  6. Rear-axle carrier sections may fracture

    Reported September 1, 2021Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 21V6790004,934 vehicles affected

    The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the sections free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
    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.

  7. 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.

  8. Side airbag sensors may not be tightly secured

    Reported March 25, 2019Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2019/111633 vehicles affected

    The side airbag sensors may not be tightened to specification. Both sensors will be checked and their fixings reworked if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE AIRBAG SENSORS IN THE SIDE MEMBERS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE SCREWED TIGHTLY ENOUGH
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
    Remedy
    Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.

  9. Front hood latch may fail

    Reported November 4, 2014Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 14V6980001,382 vehicles affected

    The hood lock may fail to latch securely, allowing the hood to open while driving and severely obstruct the driver's view, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the front hood lock free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
    Consequence
    A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
    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.

  10. Front luggage compartment catch may detach

    Reported November 3, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/1511,134 vehicles affected

    The upper part of the front luggage compartment catch may not be secured correctly and could detach, allowing the lid to open unintentionally. The upper catch part will be replaced and secured with new screws.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BONNET CATCH ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally.
    Remedy
    Replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws

  11. Passenger seat wiring may disable the airbags

    Reported October 17, 2013Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 13V50200081 vehicles affected

    Intermittent contact in the passenger seat wiring may deactivate the frontal and knee airbags, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
    Consequence
    The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
    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. Seat belt anchor plates may not rotate

    Reported August 5, 2011Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 11V409000235 vehicles affected

    Seat belt anchor plate mounting holes may be too small, preventing the plates from rotating as designed. The belt may not fit properly around an occupant or could loosen over time, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the anchors and replace the seat belt if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    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, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
    Consequence
    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 SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
    Notes
    PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS AB02.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  13. Sunshield may detach at high speed

    Reported April 2, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/03682 vehicles affected

    The sunshield locking hook may not engage with the windscreen frame catch, allowing the shield to open at high speed. The catch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUN SHIELD MAY DETACH
    Defect
    It is possible that the locking hook on the sunshield may not engage correctly into the lock catch on the windscreen frame. If this occurs then the shield can open when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for the shield catch to be replaced.

  14. Sun shield locking hook may not engage

    Reported March 30, 2010Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 10V1250009 vehicles affected

    The sun shield locking hook may not engage correctly. If it is not fully locked, it could open at higher speeds and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the locking hook and catch with redesigned components free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOXSTER SPYDER 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LOCKING HOOK ON THE SUN SHIELD (TEMPORARY SOFT TOP) MAY NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY INTO THE LOCK CATCH WHICH IS POSITIONED ON THE WINDSCREEN FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.
    Consequence
    IF THE SUN SHIELD IS NOT FULLY LOCKED, THE SUN SHIELD CAN OPEN WHEN TRAVELLING AT HIGHER SPEEDS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL HAVE BOTH THE LOCKING HOOK AND LOCK CATCH REPLACED WITH REDESIGNED COMPONENTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
    Notes
    OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  15. Parking brake lever flange may break

    Reported January 24, 2006Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2006/014333 vehicles affected

    A bearing flange on the parking brake lever may break, making the parking brake ineffective. The parking brake lever assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.

  16. Shift selector may move out of park with key removed

    Reported January 23, 2003Model years 1997–2003NHTSA campaign 03V00400012,234 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly adjusted key-lock cable may let the selector move out of park with the ignition key removed. If the parking brake is off, the vehicle may roll away and crash. Dealers will inspect and adjust the cable. The remedy is free.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.
    Consequence
    IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
    Notes
    PORSCHE RECALL NO. A305.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  17. Ignition switch may crack

    Reported May 22, 1998Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 98V1130003,217 vehicles affected

    A cracked ignition switch can cause electrical failures, including loss of the air conditioning, heater blower, headlamps or windshield wipers. Dealers will install a new type of ignition switch.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER BLOWER, HEADLAMPS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE IGNITION SWITCH.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 8, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  18. Transmission selector bearing sleeves may seize

    Reported May 22, 1998Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 98V112000738 vehicles affected

    Bearing sleeves can seize in the selector levers, making the transmission selector increasingly difficult to move and potentially preventing it from working. Dealers will replace affected sleeves with an improved design.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.
    Consequence
    THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MOVE RESULTING IN FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE SELECTOR LEVER.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BEARING SLEEVES OF THE LEVER WITH BEARING SLEEVES OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 8, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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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