Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Porsche boxster has 4 recalls, 13 complaints.
4
Recalls
13
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
03V004000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED...
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
22V656000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2001 Porsche boxster.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The right front suspension failed. Something broke so that the wheel/brake component bent away from... |
| Jul 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure due to premature degradation of plastic wiring harness connec... |
| Dec 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | There are thousands of complaints/postings appearing on the Internet, including fixes, (many of whic... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 1.EARLIER DATE FIXED WIREHARNESS/DRAINED PARTS AT LOCAL BMW REPAIRMAN GARAGE RESOLVED 2. LATER IN C... |
| Jul 14, 2014 | TIRES | WAS DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE IN THE MIAMI AREA, UNDER RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, DOING ABOUT 75-80 MP... |
| Aug 7, 2012 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON YET IT IS NOT DEFECTIVE. MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PORSCHE ISSUE. ... |
| Oct 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MOTOR FAILED WHILE TRYING TO START IT. ALL VALVES BENT. REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I BOUGHT THE CAR ... |
| Feb 15, 2008 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | REAR MAIN SEAL OIL LEAK PRONE TO THE PORSCHE BOXSTER. UNIT WAS FIXED 18 MONTHS AGO UNDER NORMAL FACT... |
| Apr 2, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS RECENTLY TOLD BY A PORSCHE DEALER THAT THE REAR ENGINES SEALS NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR $2400. ... |
| Apr 2, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PORSCHE BOXSTERS FROM 1999-2004 HAVE A DEFECTIVE REAR ENGINE SEAL WHICH FAILS IN ALL VEHICLES. THIS... |
| Oct 1, 2003 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,TIRES | THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UNLATCHED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. THE WINDOW AT NIGHT CANNOT BE SEEN THROUGH T... |
| Aug 1, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF ELECTRICAL FAULTING WITHIN THE DASHBOARD AND THE FIRE ORIGINATED WITHIN THE VE... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | AIR BAGS | 2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED. REPAIR TO THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE THAT IS LINKED TO THE AIR... |