Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Boxster S | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
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.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Boxster S C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Boxster S C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Porsche Boxster S C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Boxster S C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 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.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| 2018 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| 2017 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2014 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2012 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.0 | 10.2 |
| 2011 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.0 | 10.2 |
| 2010 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.0 | 10.2 |
| 2008 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| 2007 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| 2006 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 9.5 | 11.8 |
| 2003 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 14.4 | 9.7 | 12.3 |
| 2002 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.0 | 10.1 | 12.8 |
| 2001 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.0 | 10.1 | 12.8 |
| 2000 | Boxster S · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.0 | 10.1 | 12.8 |
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 year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 15 | 3 |
| 2012 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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 registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 100,000 km |
| 2007 | 5 | 141,000 km |
| 2001 | 7 | 164,000 km |
| 2000 | 8 | 136,000 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).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2 | 194 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 6 | 215 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 15 | 212 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1 | 167 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 87 | — |
| 2015 | 398 | — |
| 2014 | 1,168 | — |
| 2013 | 1,960 | — |
| 2012 | 432 | — |
| 2011 | 1,477 | — |
| 2010 | 1,380 | — |
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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