How many recalls does the 2000 Porsche Boxster S have?

The 2000 Porsche Boxster S has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Porsche Boxster S has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 Porsche Boxster S?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2000 Porsche Boxster S Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Porsche Boxster S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,234 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 03V004000 2003-01-23 12,234 affected

Defect

CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE…

Consequence

IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was interested in purchasing a 2000 porsche boxster s. I took the car to a porsche dealer to have a pre purchase inspection performed and was notified by the dealership that the 53,000 mile car actually had a factory replacement engine installed for unknown reason. I contacted the dealership…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-03-09

“Ignition lock failure - 2000 boxster s. Dealer mechanic advised that problem is serious and common. Will always lead to stranded motorist. Problem so common mechanic requested quote for 'nuked ignition lock' from service writer. Service writer replies $450 without having to look it up and also…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2006-02-12

“1997 porsche had a recall for defective ignition switch. My 2000 porsche boxster has the same defect. Dealers claim that they have had to replace many this year. Manufacturer did not resolve the concern. Porsche customer service told me to take my complaint to nhtsa. *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2005-07-29

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Porsche Boxster S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.