2019 Porsche 718 Boxster problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2019 compare to other 718 Boxster years?

718 Boxster NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V113000Body & StructureFebruary 20, 2019 · 14,388 units

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.

2019 Porsche 718 Boxster — common questions

Is the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Porsche 718 Boxster years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 718 Boxster years to avoid are 2017, 2018. The cleanest record among 718 Boxster years belongs to 2019.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2019 compare to other 718 Boxster years?

Does the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster have recalls?

2019 Porsche 718 Boxster — common questions

Is the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster reliable?

Does the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster have recalls?

Which Porsche 718 Boxster years should you avoid?

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