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2004 Porsche Boxster Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 Porsche Boxster, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
4
owner complaints to NHTSA
18–21
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2004 Porsche Boxster

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 22V656000 Reported 222,858 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at…

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Porsche Boxster have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,489 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“SUMMARY OF SAFETY DEFECT: Active, unmitigated toxic gasoline vapor leak inside the cabin of a 2004 Porsche Boxster, presenting an acute fire and toxic chemical exposure hazard upon filling the tank an”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“2004 porsche boxster, 58-60k mi, had catastrophic engine failure at 10 mi/hr. Engine stalled; was able to restart and drive a few feet, but badly missing. Loud clanging noise from engine. No smoke. Oi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 Porsche Boxster (Boxster S). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–21 mpg
City / Highway15–18 / 24–27
FuelPremium
EPA classTwo Seaters
Engine6 cyl, 2.7/3.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Porsche Boxster model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Boxster model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Porsche Boxster01
1997 Porsche Boxster322
1998 Porsche Boxster132
1999 Porsche Boxster128
2000 Porsche Boxster15
2001 Porsche Boxster213
2002 Porsche Boxster210
2003 Porsche Boxster212
2004 Porsche Boxster14
2005 Porsche Boxster016
2006 Porsche Boxster05
2012 Porsche Boxster11
2013 Porsche Boxster110
2014 Porsche Boxster32
2015 Porsche Boxster23

Checking a specific 2004 Porsche Boxster

How do I know if my 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 2004 Porsche Boxster; 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 22V656000).

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

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.