2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER
The 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER 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 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER, potentially affecting up to 7,517 vehicles.
Recall 19V533000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
| 7,517 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Consequence: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER 718 WITH PDK HAS STARTED IN 2ND GEAR ON 3 OCCASIONS MAKING ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED VERY DANGEROUS. 1ST TIME THE PDK TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK AND THEN I MOVED IT TO DRIVE. THE PDK SELECTED GEAR 2 WHILE IN SPORT MODE. 2ND TIME I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, STOPPED TO PUT IN DRIVE, AND THE PDK SELECTED 2ND GEAR. THE 3RD TIME I WAS SLOWING TO A LIGHT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT RED LIGHT. I TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE AND PDK SELECTED 2ND GEAR. I ATTEMPTED IN ALL CASES TO MANUALLY SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR BUT THE PDK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS FROM ABOUT JULY - SEP 2019. THIS PICTURE IS SHOWING THE 3RD TIME ON SEP 9, 2019.
Safety Rating for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BOX218-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A fuel tank cap (*Fuel tank cap in Aluminum look " in the Tequipment catalog) is available for the 718 Boxster (982)
BOX218-16 — EQUIPMENT
A fuel tank cap (*Fuel tank cap in Aluminum look " in the Tequipment catalog) is available for the 718 Boxster (982)
BOX620-16 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Retrofitting - The illuminated door entry guards made of carbon-fiber composite or stainless steel are installed in the door sill areas.
BOX620-16 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Retrofitting - The illuminated door entry guards made of carbon-fiber composite or stainless steel are installed in the door sill areas.
BOX620-16 — EQUIPMENT
Retrofitting - The illuminated door entry guards made of carbon-fiber composite or stainless steel are installed in the door sill areas.
BOX621-16 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Model Designation on Door - The model designation can be affixed as a logo on the doors of the new Boxster. The logo is available in black or Silver and with different model designations. The logo of the "S" model variant is also used for the basic variant. The letter...
BOX621-16 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Model Designation on Door - The model designation can be affixed as a logo on the doors of the new Boxster. The logo is available in black or Silver and with different model designations. The logo of the "S" model variant is also used for the basic variant. The letter...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER
- 2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 1 complaint
- 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 13 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 3 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 7 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER (current)
- 2020 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints