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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 Porsche Boxster recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
11
Latest campaign
Sep 1, 2021

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Sep 1, 2021

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 1, 2021Latest campaign
Sep 1, 202121V679000

Power train: axle assembly

A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V679000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
Filed under
Boxster, Boxster S
Campaign
NHTSA 21V679000 · Sep 1, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Boxster, Boxster S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine327100
Unknown or other218000
Suspension218000
Power train218000
Service brakes218000
Structure218100
Equipment adaptive/mobility19100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Boxster, Boxster S.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “There is an open recall on my Porsche boxster, the Porsche recall number for this is AMC0. The recall involves reprogramming the car to reduce emissions in sport+ mode.”

    Filed 11/03/2022 · ODI 11492177
  • Suspension

    “2013 porsche boxter. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 21v-679. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall.”

    Filed 06/08/2022 · ODI 11468315
  • Suspension

    “2013 porsche boxter. Consumer writes in regards to issue with control arm mounts on rear suspension. The consumer referenced recall 21v-679.”

    Filed 03/10/2022 · ODI 11455964

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2013 Porsche Boxster recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche Boxster have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Porsche Boxster. The most recent, 21V679000 (reported September 1, 2021), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Porsche Boxster?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Porsche Boxster?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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