Porsche Boxster reliability
The Porsche Boxster fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 21.5% of 24,895 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
9 DVSA recalls for the Porsche Boxster
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
ARA7 Recall campaign - Replace shift cable
On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.
Fix: Replace shift cable
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 3 vehicles
On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high.� The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
Fix: Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.�
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 45 vehicles
The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs
The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
Fix: Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 22 vehicles
Rear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications
The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.
Fix: The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 1,854 vehicles
Air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor
Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
Fix: Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 1,810 vehicles
The airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough
There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
Fix: Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 211 vehicles
Bonnet catch assembly may fail
On affected vehicles the upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally.
Fix: Replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 378 vehicles
Sun shield may detach
It is possible that the locking hook on the sunshield may not engage correctly into the lock catch on the windscreen frame. If this occurs then the shield can open when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the shield catch to be replaced.
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 82 vehicles
Parking brake may fail
A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Recalled models: BOXSTER · 111 vehicles
Checking a Porsche Boxster before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.