2011 Porsche Boxster S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Porsche Boxster S, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Porsche Boxster S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Porsche has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2011 boxster spyder 2 door convertible passenger vehicles. It is possible that the locking hook on the sun shield (temporary soft top) may not engage correctly into the lock catch which is positioned on the windscreen frame of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will have both the locking hook and lock catch replaced with redesigned components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact porsche at…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Porsche Boxster S have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2011 porsche cayenne has an "auto stop" feature that kills the engine whenever the car is stopped at a stop light or stop sign. When the driver's foot is removed from the brake, the car engine rest”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 13, 2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Porsche Boxster (Boxster S, Boxster Spyder). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.9/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Porsche Boxster S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Boxster S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 Porsche Boxster S | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Porsche Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Porsche Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Porsche Boxster S | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 Porsche Boxster S
How do I know if my 2011 Porsche Boxster S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Porsche Boxster S; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V125000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.