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2013 Porsche Boxster Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Porsche Boxster has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 10 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Porsche Boxster. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Porsche Boxster owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche Boxster, describing incidents dated April 26, 2013 to November 3, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Suspension 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint

Of the 10 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11492177 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11468315 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #11455964 · Filed

    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.

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Rear Axle Carrier Side May Fracture

NHTSA #21V679000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 1, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,934 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AMB7 · Owners notified January 6, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Porsche Boxster model years

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