Recall Radar

2014 Porsche Boxster recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2014 Porsche Boxster. The most recent was reported on September 1, 2021.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
September 1, 202121V-679Power train: axle assembly4,934
November 4, 201414V-698Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch1,382
October 17, 201313V-502Seats81

Recall details

Power train: axle assembly

September 1, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-679

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch

November 4, 2014 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-698

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

The fix: 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.

Seats

October 17, 2013 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Campaign 13V-502

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the Porsche Boxster

All Porsche Boxster recalls · All Porsche recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2014 Porsche Boxster, the most recent reported on September 1, 2021. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2014 Porsche Boxster?

Power train (1), Latches/locks/linkages (1), Seats (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.