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2013 Porsche Boxster S problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Boxster S years?

Boxster S NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted11 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 11 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 1 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Boxster S NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Porsche Boxster S problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2013 Porsche Boxster S have recalls?

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

21V679000TransmissionSeptember 1, 2021 · 4,934 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 11, 2013

2013 Porsche Boxster S — common questions

Is the 2013 Porsche Boxster S reliable?

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

Does the 2013 Porsche Boxster S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Porsche Boxster S. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.