2011 Porsche Boxster S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster S years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Boxster S. That ranks 4th out of 10 Boxster S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Porsche Boxster S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Porsche Boxster S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Porsche has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2011 boxster spyder 2 door convertible passenger vehicles. It is possible that the locking hook on the sun shield (temporary soft top) may not engage correctly into the lock catch which is positioned on the windscreen frame of the vehicle.
Risk: If the sun shield is not fully locked, the sun shield can open when travelling at higher speeds increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will have both the locking hook and lock catch replaced with redesigned components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2011 porsche cayenne has an "auto stop" feature that kills the engine whenever the car is stopped at a stop light or stop sign. When the driver's foot is removed from the brake, the car engine restarts. The stop-start delay is potentially dangerous. I was almost rear-ended by a car that was…
Other Porsche Boxster S years
← 2005 Boxster S · 2012 Boxster S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Boxster S | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Boxster S | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Boxster S | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Boxster S | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Boxster S | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Boxster S | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Boxster S?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Porsche Boxster S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Porsche Boxster S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boxster S model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.