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Porsche Boxster safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Porsche Boxster since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Porsche Boxster. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
9 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 9 launched 2006 to 2024
  • Most recent 5 June 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/243
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Porsche Boxster?

Not every Porsche Boxster is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Porsche Boxster recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2006 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Porsche Boxster safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 2
’20 0
’21 1
’22 1
’23 1
’24 1
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Porsche Boxster recall, newest first

2024 1 recall

ARA7 Recall campaign - Replace shift cable

Launched 5 June 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/243 Manufacturer ref. ARA7

Defect
On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.
Remedy
Replace shift cable
Vehicles affected
3 Boxster vehicles
Built
23 Jun 2023 to 21 Mar 2024
Also covers

2023 1 recall

On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.

Launched 20 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2024/001 Manufacturer ref. APB4

Defect
On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
Remedy
Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
45 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jun 2023 to 19 Oct 2023
Also covers

2022 1 recall

The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs

Launched 10 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/035 Manufacturer ref. WMQ0

Defect
The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
Remedy
Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.
Vehicles affected
22 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 May 2015 to 16 Dec 2015
Also covers
  • Spyder

2021 1 recall

Rear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications

Launched 15 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/314 Manufacturer ref. AMB7

Defect
The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.
Remedy
The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,854 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2012 to 1 Feb 2013
Also covers

2019 2 recalls

Air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor

Launched 23 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/250 Manufacturer ref. AKB4

Defect
Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
Remedy
Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
Vehicles affected
1,810 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jun 2015 to 16 Jun 2016

The airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough

Launched 25 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/111 Manufacturer ref. AKA4

Defect
There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
Remedy
Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
Vehicles affected
211 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Nov 2017 to 25 Apr 2018

2014 1 recall

Bonnet catch assembly may fail

Launched 3 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/151 Manufacturer ref. AF04

Defect
On affected vehicles the upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally.
Remedy
Replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws
Vehicles affected
378 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 May 2014 to 6 Jun 2014

2010 1 recall

Sun shield may detach

Launched 2 April 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/036 Manufacturer ref. AA02

Defect
It is possible that the locking hook on the sunshield may not engage correctly into the lock catch on the windscreen frame. If this occurs then the shield can open when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the shield catch to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
82 Boxster vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2006 1 recall

Parking brake may fail

Launched 24 January 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/014 Manufacturer ref. A603

Defect
A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Vehicles affected
111 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Nov 2005 to 13 Dec 2005

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 9 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Porsche Boxster. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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