2013 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 2013 Porsche Boxster S. That ranks 4th out of 10 Boxster S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,300 miles. 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 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 3,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Porsche Boxster S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
The serious safety defect is that the electronic hand brake system unexpectedly activates for no apparent reason while driving. This is extremely dangerous when the car locks down on the road at an intersection. In 6 months the car has been in for repair for 37 days in 2 different porsche…
Other Porsche Boxster S years
← 2012 Boxster S · 2014 Boxster S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Boxster S | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Boxster S | 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 2013 Porsche Boxster S?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.