1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER
3 recalls, 35 complaints - 178 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
03V004000 Jan 23, 2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 BEIN... Read more
Consequence
IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WI... Read more
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2012
Incident date: Dec 12, 2011
MISFIRES DURING WARM UP, AFTER WARM UP THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTH WITH HIGH RPM OF 1200 TO 1300. I HAVE TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR PAD TO LOWER THE RPM,AFTER COUPLE OF SECONDS THE RPM GOES BACK UP. WHEN IT REACHES 190 DEGREES RPM GOES HIGHER TO ALMOST 1500, TEMPERATURE GOES TO 210 DEGREES FAN TURNS ON FROM ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 10, 2012
Incident date: Dec 12, 2011
MISFIRES DURING WARM UP, AFTER WARM UP THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTH WITH HIGH RPM OF 1200 TO 1300. I HAVE TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR PAD TO LOWER THE RPM,AFTER COUPLE OF SECONDS THE RPM GOES BACK UP. WHEN IT REACHES 190 DEGREES RPM GOES HIGHER TO ALMOST 1500, TEMPERATURE GOES TO 210 DEGREES FAN TURNS ON FROM ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 29, 2011
Incident date: May 18, 2009
THIS LOW-MILEAGE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS CRUISING ON LEVEL FREEWAY WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE FA... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Feb 7, 2011
Incident date: Jan 27, 2011
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE PROBLEM IS IN A SENSOR IN THE SEATBELT. EACH TIME IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AND PORSCHE WANTS ME TO SPEND $550 TO REPLACE THE UNIT WITH THE FOURTH SENSOR. I HAVE DECLINED TO DO THIS AS THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY THE NEW UNIT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 7, 2011
Incident date: Jan 27, 2011
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE PROBLEM IS IN A SENSOR IN THE SEATBELT. EACH TIME IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AND PORSCHE WANTS ME TO SPEND $550 TO REPLACE THE UNIT WITH THE FOURTH SENSOR. I HAVE DECLINED TO DO THIS AS THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY THE NEW UNIT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 12, 2010
Incident date: Oct 11, 2010
PORSCHE BOXTER AIRBAG ( SRS) MALFUNCTION. SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. MONDAY, OCT.11 2010 APPROX. 2:00. VEHICLE HAD BEEN UNUSED FOR 4 WEEKS. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEH. BATTERY WAS ALMOST DEAD. NO ACTION FROM STARTER. VEH ALARM SOUNDED. ALARM REMAINED BLARING UNLESS KEY WAS IN #1 POSITION. I WENT IN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 12, 2010
Incident date: Jan 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER. THE CONTACT HAD MASSIVE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS NOT VALID AND THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 24, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON IN 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON AND RECURRING PROBLEM WITH PORSCHE BOXSTERS. IT WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A SEAT BUCKLE PROBLEM. THEY INDICATED THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE ISSUE IS THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUED TO FI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 10, 2008
Incident date: May 30, 2008
IT'S WELL DOCUMENTED THAT EARLY PRODUCTION PORSCHE BOXSTERS HAD A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF ENGINE FAILURES DUE TO CRACKED OR SLIPPED CYLINDER LINERS. THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL BUT PORSCHE DID REPLACE FAILED ENGINES UNDER WARRANTY. PORSCHE HAS NOT DIVULGED EXACTLY HOW MANY ENGINES THIS ACTUALLY OCCURRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 11, 2007
Incident date: Jun 2, 2005
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP STAYING ON DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED SENSOR SYSTEM THAT RELIES ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND GROUNDING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL RESISTANCES BEING INCREDIBLY STABLE OVER TIME. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY REDESIGNED SEAT BELT RECEPTACLES AND REPLACING WIRES. IF YOU DON'T FIX... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 11, 2007
Incident date: Jun 2, 2005
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP STAYING ON DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED SENSOR SYSTEM THAT RELIES ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND GROUNDING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL RESISTANCES BEING INCREDIBLY STABLE OVER TIME. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY REDESIGNED SEAT BELT RECEPTACLES AND REPLACING WIRES. IF YOU DON'T FIX... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jan 11, 2007
Incident date: Jun 2, 2005
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP STAYING ON DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED SENSOR SYSTEM THAT RELIES ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND GROUNDING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL RESISTANCES BEING INCREDIBLY STABLE OVER TIME. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY REDESIGNED SEAT BELT RECEPTACLES AND REPLACING WIRES. IF YOU DON'T FIX... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT TO A STORE. WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR LATER IT WOULD NOT START. IT WAS DETERMINED BY BOTH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A PORSCHE DEALER THAT THE CAR HAD SUSTAINED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OF AN UNKNOWN ORIGIN. (THEY WERE NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE EXACTLY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2006
Incident date: Jun 29, 2005
I OWN A 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCUITRY BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN A NUMBER OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 16, 2006
Incident date: Jun 29, 2005
I OWN A 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCUITRY BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN A NUMBER OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ON THE FIRST INCIDENT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD COME UNLOCKED WHEN THE CHILD TUGGED ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SEAT BELT AND THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. ON 2-01-06 THE SEAT B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 30, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2005
I HAVE A 1999 BOXSTER. AT 9500 MILES THE ENGINE BLEW UP. IRA MOTORS IN DANVERS REPLACED IT WITH A REBUILT ENGINE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE THEN BUT IT HAS BEEN UNDER WARRANTY. MY CAR IS ALWAYS GARAGED IN WINTER AND HAS ONLY 25,000 MILES ON THE NEW MOTOR. IN MID OCT. OF TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Aug 27, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2005
I HAVE A 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER THAT HAD NO PROBLEMS CONCERNING SAFETY, AIRBAG OR THE SEAT BELTS OF THE CAR UNTIL THE AIR BAG LIGHT MYSTERIOUSLY TURNED ON. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DECODED THE CODE TO FIND THE PROBLEM IS A SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT THAT IS FAULTY, BUT THE AIR BAG WAS STILL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Jul 23, 2004
LEAKING COOLANT TANK. THE COOLANT TANK ON THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED IN NUMEROUS CARS RESULTING IN EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. MANY OWNERS I HAVE CONTACTED HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME TANK FAILURE. I BELIEVE PORSCHE SHOULD FIX THESE CARS UNDER A RECALL. THIS IS CLEAR CASE OF A DESIGN DEFICENCY WHICH WILL LEAD TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 3, 2004
Incident date: May 30, 2004
WHILE AT THE CAR WASH THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT OF THE FACILITY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FOUND THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *NM
AIR BAGS
Feb 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
I HAVE HAD A REOCCURING AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON, THE DEALER HAS HAD IT ON 5 OCCASIONS, AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS ONS 4 OCCASIONS. I THOUGHT THAT THE DEALER HAD IT REPAIRED IN JANUARY OF 2003, THEN IT CAME BACK ON AGAIN IN JAN OF 2004. THE DEALER STATES THAT THE REPAIR IS ... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 5, 2003
Incident date: Jul 30, 2003
I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 S IN MIAMI. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE, THEN I FELT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE GIVE OUT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE TIRE. THE TREAD PORTION OF THE TIRE ON THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM THE BEAD AROUND THE RIM. THE TIRE IS A KUMHO ECSTA 712, SIZE 20... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Jun 19, 1999
VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND TRIED ON 8 DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO SERVICE PROBLEM . HOWEVER, HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.*AK *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE, THE ENGINE SIEZED. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Dec 30, 1999
FUEL/EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE CAR WITH ENGINE COLD, RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 11, 1999
Incident date: Aug 11, 1999
CATASROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC RESULTING IN LOSS OF BREAKS AND VERY HEAVY STEERING. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREE WAY THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. FURTHER MORE MANY OTHER PORSCHE BOXSTER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ENGINE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 19, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1999
ENGINE LOST POWER AND FAILED. DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT #3 CYLINDER "BLEW OUT." DEALER REPLACED FAILED ENGINE WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
IN THE REVERSE POSITION BRAKES LOCK UP AND CAUSE THE REVERSE TO IDLE LOW. THEN THE IDLE RETURNS TO NORMAL. ALSO, COMING AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SEEMS IT SEEMS AS IF VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHAKE, BUT DOES NOT ACTUALLY STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
IN THE REVERSE POSITION BRAKES LOCK UP AND CAUSE THE REVERSE TO IDLE LOW. THEN THE IDLE RETURNS TO NORMAL. ALSO, COMING AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SEEMS IT SEEMS AS IF VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHAKE, BUT DOES NOT ACTUALLY STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
IN THE REVERSE POSITION BRAKES LOCK UP AND CAUSE THE REVERSE TO IDLE LOW. THEN THE IDLE RETURNS TO NORMAL. ALSO, COMING AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SEEMS IT SEEMS AS IF VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHAKE, BUT DOES NOT ACTUALLY STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 23, 1999
ENGINE EXPERIENCING HESITATION. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 27, 1999
DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WAS A SLIPPED CYLINDER SLEEVE. HEAT EXCHANGE BETWEEN ALLOY BLOCK AND STEEL SLEEVE HAS BEEN PREVALENT IN FAR TO MANY OF THESE CARS. CHECK OUT WWW.986BOARD.COM AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 30, 1999
VEHICLE IDLES TOO LOW ON STOP WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON AND CLUTCH IN CAUSING CAR TO SHAKE AND ALMOST STALL. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 25, 1999
WHEN COMING TO A STOP WHILE AIR CINDITIONING IS ON, VEHICLE SHUTTERS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHENEVER DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE ALMOST STALLS, THE DISTRICT MANAGER STATED THAT ALL OF THE 97-99 BOXTERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHICH CAN NOT BE FIXED. *SLC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 23, 1999
Incident date: Apr 23, 1999
POTENTIAL FATALITY / SEVERE INJURY - ROLL BAR IS LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD AND DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PADDING FOR DRIVERS OVER 5' 10" TALL. A RELATIVELY MINOR ACCIDENT CAN EASILY BECOME A FATALITY AS A TALLER DRIVER'S HEAD WILL IMPACT THE ROLL BAR INSTEAD OF THE HEADREST. A RETROFIT PROVIDING ADDITI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER
178 manufacturer communications from 148 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 47 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 33 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 17 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
No. 2404
Mar 15, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 2404
Mar 15, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 2403
Mar 14, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Special tools and equipment information for brake caliper pins for the 911, Boxster, and Cayman
PIWIS2401j
Feb 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
PIWIS2401j
Feb 9, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
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. 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
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. 16-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 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. 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. 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. 19-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
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. 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.
PIWIS2301k
Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 2303
Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
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. 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. 2234
Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 17D4a
Dec 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
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. D618.1
Nov 10, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
No. D618.1
Nov 10, 2022
340000 COMMUNICATION
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
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
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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. 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. 35-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 36-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
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. 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. 22100
Jul 7, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair
No. 22100
Jul 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair
No. 1801.4
Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 40-22-2
Mar 29, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information for the convertible top mechanism replacement: rework required before installation.
No. 89-11
Mar 24, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical information - adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.
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. 56-20
Oct 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus - PCCM Plus
No. 61-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 61-21
Aug 31, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 60-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
No. 59-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
No. 2112
Aug 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on new Redline Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator.
No. 63-20
Jul 30, 2021
190000 TIRES
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.
No. 63-20
Jul 30, 2021
200000 WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.
PIWIS2101ac
Jun 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.
PIWIS2101ab
Jun 18, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.
PIWIS2101aa
Jun 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040
No. D13.2
Jun 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
PIWIS2101z
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.
PIWIS2101y
May 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.
PIWIS2101x
May 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
No. 52-21
Apr 19, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
No. D4a
Mar 30, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Historical information on Porsche product evolution.
No. 13-21
Mar 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
No. 13-21
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
PIWIS2102j
Mar 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 03-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.
No. 07-21-1
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.
No. 08-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 09-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 1820.1
Jan 27, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.
No. 53-20
Dec 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.
No. 54-20
Dec 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 54-20
Dec 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 2000
Oct 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
PIWIS2001af
Sep 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030
PIWIS2001ad
Sep 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020
No. 33-20
Sep 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, PORSCHE BOXSTER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98039
Opened: Jul 9, 1998 , Closed: Nov 24, 1998
DOOR CABLE FAILURE
ALLEGED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR LOCK RELEASE MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONS AS A RESULT OF A FAILED BOWDEN CABLE.
PORSCHE BOXSTER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PORSCHE BOXSTER across all model years (1997, 2024).
43
Total Recalls
221
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PORSCHE BOXSTER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 13 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 35 | |
| 1998 | 4 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 30 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |