The 2013 Porsche Boxster has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,934 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN21V6790002021-09-014,934 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1crashes
SUSPENSION
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“It lost power brakes during my driving at 45 miles/hour. The vehicle couldn't stop more than 200 yard before a traffic light. I almost hit into traffic which runs at 55 miles per hour. The car drove about 25000 miles when power brakes failed. Porsche said vehicle's vacuum pump broken. They fixed.…”
“It lost power brakes during my driving at 45 miles/hour. The vehicle couldn't stop more than 200 yard before a traffic light. I almost hit into traffic which runs at 55 miles per hour. The car drove about 25000 miles when power brakes failed. Porsche said vehicle's vacuum pump broken. They fixed.…”
“My 2013 boxster is currently at the dealer for repairs for the 7th time due to rodent damage to wiring. Porsche used a soy based compound on its wires which is extremely attractive to rodents. Porsche germany and porsche north america deny the use of these products. An email yesterday stated "we…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Porsche Boxster as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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