2013 Porsche Boxster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Porsche Boxster, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Porsche Boxster
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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Axle assembly (power train)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Porsche Boxster have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,962 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There is an open recall on my Porsche boxster, the Porsche recall number for this is AMC0. The recall involves reprogramming the car to reduce emissions in sport+ mode. My car has an aftermarket tune”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2022 · Unknown or other
“2013 porsche boxter. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 21v-679. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall. The consumer received a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 8, 2022 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Porsche Boxster (Boxster S). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–22 / 27–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.7/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Porsche Boxster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Boxster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Porsche Boxster | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 3 | 22 |
| 1998 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 32 |
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 28 |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 2 | 13 |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 2 | 10 |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster | 2 | 12 |
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 0 | 16 |
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | 1 | 10 |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Porsche Boxster | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2013 Porsche Boxster
How do I know if my 2013 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 2013 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 21V679000).
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
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
- 911 GT359 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.