2014 Porsche Boxster problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2014 Porsche Boxster — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply 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 years?

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

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What are the most common 2014 Porsche Boxster problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Airbags	1	33%	— flat
Engine	1	33%	▼ down
Body & Structure	1	33%	▼ down

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

14V698000Latches & LocksNovember 4, 2014 · 1,382 units

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

Consequence

A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.

13V502000SeatsOctober 17, 2013 · 81 units

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

Consequence

The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 1, 2020

“2014 Porsche Boxster- Consumer haves concerns about the hydro-mounting, which is causing a PADM fault. Consumer paid for the repair & it occurred again. The first occurred after 35000 miles and again after 42000 miles. Consumer has read that others have had the same problem. Consumer thinks its a…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 2, 2021

“The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 1, 2020

2014 Porsche Boxster — common questions

Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Porsche Boxster. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Porsche Boxster years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Boxster years to avoid are 1998, 1999, 1997, 2017. The cleanest record among Boxster years belongs to 2024.

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 years?

What are the most common 2014 Porsche Boxster problems?

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2014 Porsche Boxster — common questions

Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster reliable?

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

Which Porsche Boxster years should you avoid?

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