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Porsche Boxster Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 17 owner complaints for the Porsche Boxster. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Porsche Boxster by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche Boxster | 2 | 3 | |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 11 | |
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 1 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Porsche models.
Porsche Boxster: questions owners ask
Which Porsche Boxster year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Porsche Boxster model years with the most are the 2013 (11), 2015 (3) and 2014 (2). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Porsche Boxster years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2012 (1), 2014 (2) and 2015 (3), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2015. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Porsche Boxster model years, 7 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (3), 2015 (2) and 2012 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Porsche Boxster fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Porsche Boxster's first-time failure rate ranged from 5.7% for cars first registered in 2015 to 11% for 2012, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.