Porsche Boxster recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls naming the Porsche Boxster, launched from 2006 to 2024. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Porsche Boxster recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 9
- 2006 to 2024
- Latest recall
- 5 June 2024
- R/2024/243
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Porsche Boxster recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
ARA7 Recall campaign - Replace shift cable
R/2024/243, launched 5 June 2024. Also covers the Cayman
Defect: On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.
Remedy: Replace shift cable
On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
R/2024/001, launched 20 December 2023, 45 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cayman
Defect: On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
Remedy: Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.
THE FITTED TYRES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS
R/2022/035, launched 10 January 2022, 22 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Spyder
Defect: The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
Remedy: Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.
REAR AXLE CARRIER SIDE PARTS MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/314, launched 15 September 2021, 1,854 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cayman
Defect: The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.
Remedy: The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.
AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A FAULTY CAPACITOR
R/2019/250, launched 23 August 2019, 1,810 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 718 Boxster, 718 Caymen, Carrera, Cayman, Panamera
Defect: Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
Remedy: Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
THE AIRBAG SENSORS IN THE SIDE MEMBERS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE SCREWED TIGHTLY ENOUGH
R/2019/111, launched 25 March 2019, 211 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Carrera, Cayman
Defect: There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
Remedy: Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
BONNET CATCH ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL
R/2014/151, launched 3 November 2014, 378 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 911, Cayman
Defect: On affected vehicles the upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally.
Remedy: Replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws
SUN SHIELD MAY DETACH
R/2010/036, launched 2 April 2010, 82 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the locking hook on the sunshield may not engage correctly into the lock catch on the windscreen frame. If this occurs then the shield can open when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the shield catch to be replaced.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2006/014, launched 24 January 2006, 111 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 911, Cayman
Defect: A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Porsche Boxster, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Porsche dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.