2021 Porsche 718 Boxster Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 22, 2025 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 718 Boxster years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster. That ranks 2nd out of 7 718 Boxster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Back Over Prevention1
Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Back Over Prevention150%———
Seat Belts150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 1 complaints
2022: 1202212025: 120251

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Porsche 718 Boxster recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The seat belt mechanism does not retract on the passenger side of my 2021 Porsche Boxster GTS 718. There was no warning and nothing happened to have caused this. This seat is hardly used as I am the sole driver of this. The seat belt was looked at by a body shop and dealer and we were warned it is…

Seat Belts · received Oct 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695136

There is an intermittent problem where the backup camera fails to display an image when the gear selector is in Reverse. Backup camera reveals hazards that are not visible from the driver’s seat. Dealer has so far had three opportunities to diagnose the problem (and failed). Dealer was provided…

Back Over Prevention · received Jun 30, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11471862

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster?

Owners most often report back over prevention, seat belts problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 718 Boxster model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.