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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Porsche Boxster recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
2
Latest campaign
Sep 1, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Sep 1, 2021
Latches/locks/linkages1Nov 4, 2014
Electrical system1Oct 17, 2013

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
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
Nov 4, 201414V698000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front…

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V698000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
Risk
A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
Filed under
Boxster
Campaign
NHTSA 14V698000 · Nov 4, 2014
Oct 17, 201313V502000

Electrical system

The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V502000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Risk
The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Filed under
Boxster
Campaign
NHTSA 13V502000 · Oct 17, 2013

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 component2

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
2Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine150000
Air bags150000
Structure150000

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.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “2014 Porsche Boxster- Consumer haves concerns about the hydro-mounting, which is causing a PADM fault. Consumer paid for the repair & it occurred again. The first occurred after 35000 miles and again after 42000 miles.”

    Filed 05/30/2023 · ODI 11524372
  • Air bags

    “The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls.”

    Filed 10/01/2022 · ODI 11487385

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2014 Porsche Boxster recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 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 2014 Porsche Boxster?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 2 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 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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