Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Back over prevention1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 6,469 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
1,461 new Porsche 718 Boxster cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Germany (901), Italy (115), Belgium (86).
- Average mass
- 1,478 kg
- Average CO₂
- 224 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 264 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
Real-world fuel consumption
407 Porsche 718 Boxster cars first registered in Europe in 2021 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 11.2 l/100 km on the road against 10.1 in the WLTP test (+11%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 407 | 11.2 | 10.1 | +11% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster cars on Dutch roads are the 4.0 petrol (294 kW, 394 hp), 4.0 petrol (309 kW, 414 hp) and 2.0 petrol (220 kW, 295 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 294 kW 394 hp | 46 |
| 4.0 petrol | 309 kW 414 hp | 41 |
| 2.0 petrol | 220 kW 295 hp | 22 |
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
110 first registered in 2021 are on Dutch roads; 68% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €146,202.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde8
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Band onvoldoende profiel4
- Band beschadigd2
- Retroreflector(en) afgeschermd2
- Band vertoont uitstulping(en)1
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 10.0–10.5 L/100 km (about 22–24 mpg US), CO₂ 233–245 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| 718 Boxster T · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 718 Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| 718 Boxster T · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster.
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 2021 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 |
| 11008672 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008669 | 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 |
| 11008479 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the chain tensioner - 0PB109507D |
| 11008476 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.020 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)