2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

13

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

12

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER

The 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER has received a total of 13 safety complaints 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. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Structurebody (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER, 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER

13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11492177 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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 to get the recall done, they want me to pay to replace the ECU/DME. I also consented to and was charged for labor hours for the dealership to research any way to not replace the ecu and do this recall, but they found no method to do so. Are they legally allowed to refuse a recall due to modifications to the car? Should the cost to replace the ECU be covered under the recall? I can't seem to find any information about this online, so thanks for any information regarding this
#11468315 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
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. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, BUT THE DEALER DENIED HAVING THE PARTS.
#11455964 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
2013 PORSCHE BOXTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH CONTROL ARM MOUNTS ON REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL 21V-679. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.
#11281902 | POWER TRAIN | | 22,230 miles
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.
#11054496 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 5,769 miles
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 SUCH A SPEED THAT I SAW SHE WAS GOING TO STOP AND SHE DIDN'T. I WATCHED HER BLOW BY AND GOT BEHIND HER AND BLEW THE HORN BUT THE HORN STAYED ON. THE LADY STOPPED AND I TOLD HER (SHE WAS A REALTOR GOING TO A SHOWING) SHE MISSED THE STOP. AS I WENT ON MY WAY THE HORN QUIT. TOTAL TIME 30-45 SECONDS. CONTACTING DEALER FOR REPAIR ESTIMATE.

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Safety Rating for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

No. 24-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Installation and conversion instructions for the PCM3.1 - Navigation Update.

No. 27-21 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Installation and conversion instructions for the Boxster.

No. WKJ3 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Porsche Intranet posting for WS Campaign WKJ3.

No. 2007.1 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Instructions for clearing adaptive cruise control faults and warnings.

WF77 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

9919812114-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WF77 - Replacing Tank Leakage Diagnosis Module

122-M6Z7N-06 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Concerns: Control unit for steering-column switch (also referred to as combined steering-column module)/steering wheel electronics Information: Only for vehicles manufactured in production plant Osnabrück (VIN designation "K"): Malfunctions can occur during coding when enabling one of the following functions * Cruise control, * On-board computer, * Multi-function steering wheel or...

122-M6Z7N-06 — STEERING

Concerns: Control unit for steering-column switch (also referred to as combined steering-column module)/steering wheel electronics Information: Only for vehicles manufactured in production plant Osnabrück (VIN designation "K"): Malfunctions can occur during coding when enabling one of the following functions * Cruise control, * On-board computer, * Multi-function steering wheel or...

TI-4-14 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

PORSCHE: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A VOLUNTARY WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE RETURN LINE ON THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. MODELS INCLUDE: BOXSTER (981)/BOXXTER S (981) MODEL YEAR: 2013. *JS

TI-9-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

PORSCHE: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE START STOP FUNCTION CANNOT BE ACTIVATED USING CENTER CONSOLE BUTTON DUE TO BEING DEACTIVATED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING, AND NOT RE-ACTIVATED AFTERWARDS AND MUST REPLACE DME CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 2013-2014 BOXSTER (981), BOXSTER S (981), CAYMAN (981), CAYMAN S (981). *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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