How many recalls does the Porsche 718 Boxster have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Porsche 718 Boxster, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Porsche 718 Boxster?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, fuel system, visibility. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Porsche 718 Boxster recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Porsche 718 Boxster at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Porsche 718 Boxster pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Porsche 718 Boxster through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Should You Buy a Used Porsche 718 Boxster?

Should you buy a used Porsche 718 Boxster?

Whether a used Porsche 718 Boxster is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Porsche 718 Boxster and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Porsche 718 Boxster, model years 2016–2024, most often listing air bags and fuel system. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 19V533000 (July 2019, air bags).

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Porsche 718 Boxster?

Newest first, from NHTSA campaign records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

19V533000NHTSA report received July 2019Model years: 2016–2017

NHTSA campaign 19V533000: Porsche 718 Boxster air bags recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Consequence: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge.

19V179000NHTSA report received March 2019Model years: 2018

NHTSA campaign 19V179000: Porsche 718 Boxster air bags recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge.

19V113000NHTSA report received February 2019Model years: 2017–2019

NHTSA campaign 19V113000: Porsche 718 Boxster fuel system recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge.

17V135000NHTSA report received March 2017Model years: 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V135000: Porsche 718 Boxster visibility recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge.

17V134000NHTSA report received March 2017Model years: 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V134000: Porsche 718 Boxster air bags recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge.

17V054000NHTSA report received January 2017Model years: 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V054000: Porsche 718 Boxster fuel system recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge.

16V946000NHTSA report received December 2016Model years: 2017

NHTSA campaign 16V946000: Porsche 718 Boxster air bags recall

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Porsche 718 Boxster?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

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Other performance cars to weigh against the Porsche 718 Boxster. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.

What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

Common questions about buying a used Porsche 718 Boxster

Where can I book a Porsche 718 Boxster pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Porsche. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.