2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 216 TSBs
21V200000 Mar 24, 2021
ENGINE
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.
Consequence
A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA4.
21V157000 Mar 10, 2021
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carr... Read more
Consequence
Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer s... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
216 manufacturer communications from 167 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 63 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 49 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 19 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 4 |
No. 22-13
Apr 23, 2024
220000 SEATS
Technical information on a complaint - seat cover wrinkled
No. D677
Apr 14, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake pads - 992698151F
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.
No. 03-24
Mar 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
No. 2404
Mar 15, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 2404
Mar 15, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
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
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 19-21
Nov 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Installation and conversion instructions for the GT3 RS
No. 36-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C20 engine oils
No. 37-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
No. 38-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C40 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. 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. 20-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
No. 22-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 21-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 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. 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. 10-23
Aug 4, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
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. 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. 08-23
Feb 27, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C40 oils for MY23.
No. 2303
Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 07-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 06-23
Jan 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 oils for all Porsche models that use C20 oil.
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. 2224
Nov 11, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for welding tools for the 911, 718, Macan, Panamera, Cayenne, Taycan.
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. 2206.2
Oct 25, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced technical information for the Boxster and Cayman.
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.
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. 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. 147-22
Aug 26, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical information for dust/spots on headlight lens for all models starting at model year 2020.
No. 30-22-2
Aug 22, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved wheels and tires.
No. 32-22
Aug 5, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils.
No. 34-22
Aug 5, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 2204
Apr 8, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Instructions on special tools and equipment for the VAS 6966 applicator gun.
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. 89-11
Mar 24, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical information - adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.
No. 180-21-2
Mar 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 180-21-1
Mar 3, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Technical information for WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 180-21-1
Mar 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 07-22
Feb 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2021. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
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.
WMH7
Feb 14, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Porsche intranet posting with information on Workshop Campaign WMH7 - retrofitting or replacing air intake grille
No. 02-22
Feb 10, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 01-22
Feb 10, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models that use C20 oil.
No. 180-21
Feb 8, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for recall campaign WMM7 replacing VTS control unit.
No. 180-21
Feb 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information for recall campaign WMM7 replacing VTS control unit.
No. 145-21
Jan 7, 2022
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Technical information on WMK8 - replacing wheel electronics for the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
No. 176-21
Jan 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Campaign repair information for Porsche workshop campaign WMH7 - retrofitting or replacing air intake grille
No. 145-21
Jan 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Technical information on WMK8 - replacing wheel electronics for the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
No. 145-21
Jan 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMK8 - replacing wheel electronics for the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
No. 2136
Dec 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools information for a map service update for PCM4 and PCM5.
No. 180-21
Nov 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
WMM7
Nov 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche intranet posting with information on Workshop Campaign WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit
No. 1758.3
Nov 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
No. 2133
Nov 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for coolant cart foam update.
No. 2128
Oct 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for the holding bridge.
No. 93-21
Oct 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
No. 98-21
Oct 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 97-21
Oct 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche models using C30 oil.
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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 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 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 | 3 | 35 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 30 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |