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US recalls (1)
Power train: axle assembly
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Lights and instruments
2022-08-31 · campaign 2022-487
Issue:
On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Suspension
2021-09-01 · campaign 2021-539 · 442 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear axle carrier side mounts may crack and eventually break. If both mounts break while driving, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear axle carrier side sections.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche Boxster (1 crashes reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 10).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Porsche Boxster.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Porsche Boxster C RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Porsche Boxster version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Boxster 2.7 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Boxster 2.7 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Boxster S 3.4 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Boxster S 3.4 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.