How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche Boxster S have?

The 2013 Porsche Boxster S has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 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 2013 Porsche Boxster S?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2013 Porsche Boxster S Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Porsche Boxster S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,934 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 21V679000 2021-09-01 4,934 affected

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-07-11

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 2013 Porsche Boxster S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.