2014 Porsche Boxster S problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2014 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Boxster S years?

Boxster S NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2014 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.

2014 Porsche Boxster S — common questions

Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster S 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 2014 Porsche Boxster S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Porsche Boxster S. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2014 compare to other Boxster S years?

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster S have recalls?

2014 Porsche Boxster S — common questions

Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster S reliable?

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster S have recalls?

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