2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
The 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE, SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SUSPENSION. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER, potentially affecting up to 985 vehicles.
Recall 21V200000 — ENGINE
| 193 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.
Consequence: A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 21V157000 — SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 396 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911...
Consequence: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners...
View full details →Recall 21V157000 — SUSPENSION
| 396 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911...
Consequence: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. D749 — SERVICE BRAKES
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake disc 9Y0615301AJ
No. 15-25 — ENGINE
Manufacturers certificate for an Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. The vehicles affected are cars that use engine C20 oil as of MY 2021.
No. 07-22 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2021. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
No. 01-22 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models that use C20 oil.
No. 119-21-2 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Porsche Workshop campaign repair instructions for Workshop Campaign WMG0 â Retrofitting Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Control Unit.
No. 2113.1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS
Special Tools information for Deutronic Signal Lamps.
No. 62-21 — EQUIPMENT
Porsche service campaign information for Workshop Campaign WMD2 - Teach Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System Using the PIWIS Tester.
No. 62-21 — WHEELS
Porsche service campaign information for Workshop Campaign WMD2 - Teach Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System Using the PIWIS Tester.
No. 225-20 — POWER TRAIN
Porsche service campaign instructions for Workshop campaign WLP0 - Re-Programming PDK Control Unit.
No. 225-20.1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Porsche service campaign info for Workshop campaign WLP0 - Re-Programming PDK Control Unit.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER
- 2016 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 1 complaint
- 2020 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE BOXSTER (current)
- 2022 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2024 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