2017 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER

6 recalls, 2 complaints - 313 TSBs

19V533000 Jul 17, 2019
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Consequence
Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may conta... Read more
7,517 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
19V113000 Feb 20, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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, pos... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
14,388 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
17V135000 Mar 2, 2017
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
21 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
17V134000 Mar 2, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriol... Read more
Consequence
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
120 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
17V054000 Jan 25, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, ... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
4,090 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
16V946000 Dec 30, 2016
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mou... Read more
Consequence
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
85 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER May 21, 2019
Incident date: May 18, 2019
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN IN THE LANE CLOSET TO THE CURB AT NIGHT WE HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. I PULLED OVER ABOUT TWO BLOCKS AWAY AND NOTICED MY PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS DESTROYED AND THE COVER WAS MISSING AS WELL AS THE... Read more
WHEELS Apr 27, 2018
Incident date: Apr 19, 2018
REAR TIRES ARE COMPLETE BALD AFTER 5000 MILES. WE HAVE HAD CAR FOR OVER A YEAR. DEALERSHIP HAS INSPECTED AND VERIFIED ALIGNMENT IS FINE AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF AGGRESSIVE DRIVING. WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE PARTS WERE MISSING FROM REAR TIRE AND WE HAD TO WAIT FOR THEM TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR IS NOT... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER

313 manufacturer communications from 244 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT79
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING47
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL24
200000 WHEELS15
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY9
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE6
190000 TIRES5
No. 22-13 Apr 23, 2024
220000 SEATS
Technical information on a complaint - seat cover wrinkled
No. 09-24 Apr 10, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate - allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020
No. 20-24 Mar 29, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical information for an assessment of cracks on elastomer bearings on the front and rear axles.
PIWIS2401j Feb 9, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
PIWIS2401j Feb 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
No. D8 Feb 2, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
No. 19-20 Jan 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Installation and conversion instructions for the PCM - nav update
No. 2331.1 Dec 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the VTS remote services fail due to false 3G
No. 62-18 Nov 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Symptom based workshop manual for an engine warning message "refill coolant immediately/stop driving" in instrument cluster
PIWIS2302s Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 31-23 Nov 17, 2023
200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved wheels and tires
No. 2331 Nov 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the VTS remote services fail due to false 3G
No. 35-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
No. 32-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
No. 34-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C40 engine oils
No. 33-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
PIWIS2302r Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654 Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
No. 180-21 Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit
No. 2330 Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the permanent diagnostic trouble codes
PIWIS2302h Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314 Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
No. 18-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 17-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 19-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
PIWIS2301az Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 16-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
No. 2313 Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5 Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5 Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D647 Aug 25, 2023
061510 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. D647 Aug 25, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. 14-23 Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq Jul 12, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap Jul 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao Jul 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311 Jun 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. 02-23-1 Mar 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
No. D4a Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
No. 122-20 Mar 9, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Technical information on a complaint - brake noise
PIWIS2301k Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 210-22 Feb 24, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information for WNQ4 - Reworking Rear Lid Hinges
No. 2303 Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 05-23 Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
No. 04-23 Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
No. 03-23 Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 159-21-1 Dec 15, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on technical information for a complaint involving the Cayenne, Cayman, Boxster, Macan, and 911. The SD map update/OTA map update does not function
No. 7-21 Dec 15, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Installation and conversion instructions for the dashcam on the 718.
No. 2234 Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 1758.4 Nov 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
No. 199-22-8 Nov 11, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. 199-22-8 Nov 11, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. D618.1 Nov 10, 2022
340000 COMMUNICATION
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
No. D618.1 Nov 10, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
No. 21-22 Oct 21, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved wheels and tires.
No. 21-22 Oct 21, 2022
190000 TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved wheels and tires.
WNN6 Oct 4, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche intranet posting with information for workshop campaign WNN6 - restoring PCM enabling function
No. 182-22 Sep 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WNN6 - restoring PCM enabling function on the 718, 911, Panamera, Macan, and Cayenne
PIWIS2201au Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at Sep 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615 Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615 Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar Sep 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 2219.1 Sep 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for various vehicles with 3GVTS - engine start inhibited and fault code present.
No. 1804.1 Aug 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an Aug 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 2002.1 Aug 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.
No. 2215 Aug 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for a new drawer 20 foam insert release for all models
No. 33-22 Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 31-22 Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 36-22 Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 35-22 Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 2214 Jul 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment for the VAG 1561 storage kit in foam with blades
No. 2219 Jul 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Instructions on advanced technical information for vehicles with 3G VTS - engine start inhibited and fault code present.
No. 2219 Jul 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for vehicles with 3G VTS - engine start inhibited and fault code present.
No. 2202 Apr 8, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Instructions on special tools and equipment for drawer 19 foam insert release.
No. 1816.1 Apr 8, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Instructions on special tools and equipment - locally available tool.
No. 2207.1 Mar 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Advanced technical information for WMM7.
No. 2207.1 Mar 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Advanced technical information for WMM7.
No. 1801.4 Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 07-21 Mar 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Installation and conversion instructions for the dashcam on the 718.
No. 07-21 Mar 2, 2022
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Installation and conversion instructions for the dashcam on the 718.
No. 06-22 Feb 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
No. 176-21 Jan 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Campaign repair information for Porsche workshop campaign WMH7 - retrofitting or replacing air intake grille
No. 2136 Dec 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools information for a map service update for PCM4 and PCM5.
No. 2116 Oct 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for a new contact surface cleaning set.
No. 2113.1 Sep 16, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Special Tools information for Deutronic Signal Lamps.

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PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER across all model years (2016, 2024).

11 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2018 2 0 View
2017 (current) 6 2
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