2013 Porsche Boxster: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine; the 2014 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 letter stating the parts were available, but the dealer denied having the parts.”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2022
“2013 porsche boxter. Consumer writes in regards to issue with control arm mounts on rear suspension. The consumer referenced recall 21v-679. The consumer stated the parts necessary to complete the recall repair were unavailable.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2022
“2013 porsche boxster. Car rolls when stopped with transmission in 'park.' similar to recalls of porsche cayennes and panameras. May be similar to the transmission connection bushing problem that came loose in other models.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
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“Horn sticks loud and remains on for about one minute. Suspect bracket holding airbag needs new isolation "o" rings which, over time, allow horn to touch bracket completing horn relay circuit. Could cause other cars to swerve into traffic. Specifically, I was stopped for a 4 way stop sign, another car approached at such a speed that I saw she was going to stop and she didn't. I watched her blow by and got behind her and blew the horn but the horn stayed on. The lady stopped and I told her (she was a realtor going to a showing) she missed the stop. As I went on my way the horn quit. Total time 30-45 seconds. Contacting dealer for repair estimate.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2017
“My 2013 boxster is currently at the dealer for repairs for the 7th time due to rodent damage to wiring. Porsche used a soy based compound on its wires which is extremely attractive to rodents. Porsche germany and porsche north america deny the use of these products. An email yesterday stated "we do not have any information that indicates we currently or previously used a soy based product in our wiring". The damage occurs in our garage which is not enclosed. This damage has been ongoing since 6/25/15.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2015
“My dashboard reads fault of the engine control system and a yellow engine appears I called porsche of ramsey nj as I have not had this vehicle for three months yet and was told not to drive the vehicle they had buckwild towing tow my vehicle to their location I am extremely upset and want restitution from this company I don't have the mileage but I think its 5373 the car was parked at the time I tried to start it and this is what appeared on the dash board. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2013
“On the 2013 boxster the tailpipe can burn your leg if you're not carefully when you go to open the rear trunk. It my view that the tailpipe extend to long from the bumper of the car and therefore, when someone goes to open the trunk your leg will touch the tailpipe. My wife was burn on her leg from the tailpipe. I made a complaint to north america porsche. I got the feeling from the senior rep that it happen and so what. I someone can take look at this issue and see if something can be done about this. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 recall is AMB7.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2013 Porsche Boxster reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2013 Porsche Boxster. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2013 Porsche Boxster have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:axle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.