Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster failed the safety check 0.51% of the time — 65% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 13,447 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
2,046 new Porsche 718 Boxster cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Germany (1,182), Italy (195), France (157).
- Average mass
- 1,451 kg
- Average CO₂
- 206 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 237 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (220 kW, 295 hp) and 2.5 petrol (269 kW, 361 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 220 kW 295 hp | 43 |
| 2.5 petrol | 269 kW 361 hp | 21 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
77 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 71% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €112,501.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde11
- Band onvoldoende profiel9
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk4
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld1
- Ruitensproeierinstallatie werkt niet goed1
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster.
| 2019080 22 Feb 2019 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel tank could be punctured in a crash. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Porsche told its dealers about the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011676 | Manufacturers certificate for approved wheels and tires on the 982. |
| 11011666 | Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned. |
| 11011658 | Technical information for a Complaint - Check Engine Error Message in Conjunction with Loss of Power or a Creaking Noise after Switching off the Engine. Includes MY17-21 Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, and Boxster T |
| 11011572 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A |
| 11011570 | Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models |
| 11011563 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011561 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011552 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned. |
| 11011200 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11011195 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11011184 | Instructions on advanced technical information for a squeak and or rattle from the dash or instrument cluster area on the Boxsters, Caymans, and 911s. |
| 11009877 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048 |
| 11009862 | Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop |
| 11008666 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008662 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008661 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. All MY04-20 |
| 11008660 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C20 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008658 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY |
| 11008657 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008637 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008636 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008635 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed. |
| 11008624 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025 |
| 11008603 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY |
| 11008486 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.021 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)