11,145,731 US VINs16,875,657 Dutch plates3,603,918 businesses in 233 countries
English
AfrikaansAzərbaycancaBahasa IndonesiaBahasa MelayuCatalàČeštinaDanskDeutschEestiEnglishEspañolFilipinoFrançaisGaeilgeHrvatskiÍslenskaItalianoKiswahiliLatviešuLietuviųMagyarMaltiNederlandsNorskOʻzbekchaPolskiPortuguês (Brasil)Português (Portugal)RomânăShqipSlovenčinaSlovenščinaSrpskiSuomiSvenskaTiếng ViệtTürkçeΕλληνικάБеларускаяБългарскиКыргызчаҚазақшаМакедонскиМонголРусскийУкраїнськаქართულიՀայերենעבריתاردوالعربيةفارسیनेपालीहिन्दीবাংলাதமிழ்සිංහලไทยລາວမြန်မာខ្មែរ한국어日本語简体中文繁體中文
Check a VIN
CarsLore / Makes / Porsche / Boxster S

Porsche Boxster S

Model years 2000–2014 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2002, 2005, 2011.

16owner complaints
5recall campaigns
1,901service bulletins
10model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’00’02’04’11’13’00’03’11’14

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2014 Boxster S012160 · 0
2013 Boxster S112310 · 0
2012012080 · 0
2011 Boxster S112060 · 0
2005101940 · 0
2004011060 · 0
2003 Boxster S721982 · 0
2002121820 · 0
2001221800 · 1
2000311800 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine and engine cooling6
  • Electrical system6
  • Visibility1
  • Tires1
  • Structure1
  • Steering1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Service brakes1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20162016 Porsche Boxster S C RWD————0.0 %
20152015 Porsche Boxster S C RWD————0.0 %
20132013 Porsche Boxster S C RWD————0.0 %
20122012 Porsche Boxster S C RWD————0.0 %
20112011 Porsche Boxster S C RWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 17 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.8–12.8 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2019Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AM711.18.49.9231
2018Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AM711.08.49.9230
2017Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AM711.08.49.9230
2016Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.37.99.8230
2015Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.37.99.8225
2014Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.37.99.8225
2013Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.37.99.8225
2012Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AS712.08.010.2235
2011Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AS712.08.010.2235
2010Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AS712.08.010.2235
2008Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AS613.19.411.4262
2007Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS613.19.411.4262
2006Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M613.79.511.8271
2003Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M614.49.712.3283
2002Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M615.010.112.8294
2001Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M615.010.112.8294
2000Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.M615.010.112.8294

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

56 Boxster S cars are on the New Zealand register; 27% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2015220
2014660
201319153
201214131
2011532
2009110
2008101
2007202
2005101
2004101
2003101
2001202
2000101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In Finland

25 Boxster S cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
20135100,000 km
20075141,000 km
20017164,000 km
20008136,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

6,932 new Porsche Boxster S cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (6).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20226Germany1,7550 (WLTP)360
20212Germany1,465194 (WLTP)243
20206Germany1,513215 (WLTP)259
201915Germany1,504212 (WLTP)257
20181Slovenia1,460167 (NEDC)257
201687Germany, France, Sweden1,438—232
2015398Germany, France, Italy1,427—232
20141,168Germany, France, Italy1,418—232
20131,960Germany, France, Italy1,411—232
2012432France, Italy, Sweden1,416—232
20111,477Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,413—230
20101,380Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,427——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

5 campaigns cover the Boxster S.

22V656000 · Exterior lighting30 Aug 2022 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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."

21V679000 · Power train1 Sept 2021 · 2013, 2014

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.

11V409000 · Seat belts5 Aug 2011 · 2012

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.

10V125000 · Visibility30 Mar 2010 · 2011

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.

03V004000 · Power train23 Jan 2003 · 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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.

NHTSA recalls