2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
The 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S, potentially affecting up to 4,934 vehicles.
Recall 21V679000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 4,934 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT IS THAT THE ELECTRONIC HAND BRAKE SYSTEM UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATES FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN THE CAR LOCKS DOWN ON THE ROAD AT AN INTERSECTION. IN 6 MONTHS THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR FOR 37 DAYS IN 2 DIFFERENT PORSCHE DEALERSHIPS. THE HAVE WORKED ON IT, BUT CAN FIND NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE, I HAVE DISCONTINUED DRIVING THE CAR. I AM ENTERING ARBITRATION WITH PORSCHE IN MARCH, 2014. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIWIS2302h — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
No. 41-20 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on how to perform a PVTS Software update in the event that a car will not start.
122-P8V6J-06 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Concerns: Clutch master cylinder return line Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A return line for the clutch master cylinder that does not meet the required specifications was installed in the affected vehicles. As a result, there is a possibility that...
TIS-10-13 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
PORSCHE: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE ELECTRIC PARKING CONTROL BRAKE UNIT HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRIES DUE TO MONITORING FUNCTION IS TOO SENSITIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED. MODELS 2013-2014 BOXSTER (981), BOXSTER S (981), CAYMAN (981), CAYMAN S (981). *PE
TI-7-13 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
PORSCHE: THE WATER DRAIN VALVES ARE BLOCKED DUE TO AN INCORRECT PARAMETERS PROCESS USED WHEN APPLYING CAVITY SEALING AND FAILED TO DRY COMPLETELY. MODEL 2013 BOXSTER (981), BOXSTER S (981). *PE
122-F7Z7D-06 — EQUIPMENT
Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can...
122-F7Z7D-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can...
122-F7Z7D-06 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can...
122-K4P9N-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Concerns: Convertible top status messages in instrument cluster. Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles may have been coded with incorrect values during the production process.
122-W2C4X-06 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Concerns: Cage with float in coolant filler neck on service tray. Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the float in the coolant filler neck is not designed correctly on the affected vehicles. As a result, the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER S
- 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 2 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 0 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S (current)
- 2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 0 complaints
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