2017 Porsche 718 Boxster: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster: 6 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V946000 · 2016 · 85 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V054000 · 2017 · 4,090 vehicles
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #17V135000 · 2017 · 21 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V134000 · 2017 · 120 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017.
Body & structure, Fuel system Vehicle recall #19V113000 · 2019 · 14,388 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V533000 · 2019 · 7,517 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Wheels (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility/Wiper (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has 3 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 7 718 Boxster model years for complaints (3.5× the average 718 Boxster year). Neighboring years: 2016 (0 complaints, 1 recalls), 2018 (0 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are wheels (1), visibility/wiper (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
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