2013 Porsche Boxster recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Porsche Boxster; the most frequently affected component is power train — axle assembly. Owners filed 10 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints10

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Axle assemblyCampaign 21V679000 · 01 Sep 2021

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 10 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine3 · 30%

Unknown or other2 · 20%

Power train2 · 20%

Structure2 · 20%

Suspension2 · 20%

Service brakes1 · 10%

Equipment adaptive/mobility1 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20133

20161

20172

20191

20223

From owner complaints

Horn sticks loud and remains on for about one minute. Suspect bracket holding airbag needs new isolation "o" rings which, over time, allow horn to touch bracket completing horn relay circuit. Could cause other cars to swerve into traffic. Specifically, i was stopped for a 4 way stop sign, another car approached at…
Unknown or other · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

2013 porsche boxster. Car rolls when stopped with transmission in 'park.' similar to recalls of porsche cayennes and panameras. May be similar to the transmission connection bushing problem that came loose in other models.
Power train · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

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. My car has an aftermarket tune on the ECU, and the porsche dealership has told me that the recall is not possible due to this modification. If I want…
Unknown or other · Mar 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

My dashboard reads fault of the engine control system and a yellow engine appears i called porsche of ramsey nj as i have not had this vehicle for three months yet and was told not to drive the vehicle they had buckwild towing tow my vehicle to their location i am extremely upset and want restitution from this company…
Engine · Oct 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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