2013 Porsche Boxster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Boxster years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche Boxster. That ranks 7th out of 14 Boxster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 6,987 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Porsche Boxster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 30% | 6,987 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 23,615 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 5,769 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Porsche Boxster 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.
There is an open recall on my Porsche boxster, the Porsche recall number for this is AMC0. The recall involves reprogramming the car to reduce emissions in sport+ mode. My car has an aftermarket tune on the ECU, and the porsche dealership has told me that the recall is not possible due to this…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Other Porsche Boxster years
← 2012 Boxster · 2014 Boxster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Boxster | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Boxster | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 Boxster | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Boxster | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Boxster | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 Boxster | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Boxster | 12 | 2 |
| 2002 Boxster | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 Boxster | 13 | 2 |
| 2000 Boxster | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 Boxster | 28 | 1 |
| 1998 Boxster | 32 | 1 |
| 1997 Boxster | 22 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Boxster?
Owners most often report engine, power train, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Porsche Boxster?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Boxster model years, the 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.