Model year

2021 Porsche 718 Boxster

Convertible, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jun 30, 2022 to Oct 22, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2021 convertible
Severity index0.02021 convertibles average 10.0
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster name back-over prevention

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Back-over prevention
1
Seat belts
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 22, 2025Failure Oct 11, 2025San Anselmo, CASeat belts

    The seat belt mechanism does not retract on the passenger side of my 2021 Porsche Boxster GTS 718. There was no warning and nothing happened to have caused this. This seat is hardly used as I am the sole driver of this. The seat belt was looked at by a body shop and dealer and we were warned it is an extremely unsafe to have someone in that seat . It does not work as designed and would be dangerous for someone in a short stop or accident etc. At just reached the 4 year mark from when I bought it, seems like a defect in the belt mechanism, according to car experts, as mentioned above .

    NHTSA complaint 11695136
  2. Filed Jun 30, 2022Failure Jun 1, 2021Irvine, CACamera

    There is an intermittent problem where the backup camera fails to display an image when the gear selector is in Reverse. Backup camera reveals hazards that are not visible from the driver’s seat. Dealer has so far had three opportunities to diagnose the problem (and failed). Dealer was provided video of engaging reverse while the display failed to show an image. No other inspections were done. No other warnings, etc. I have had the car for 14 months and this (and other related) issues occurred sporadically during that time

    NHTSA complaint 11471862
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

355 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • SPTL2609 Sep 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. 31-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
  • No. 30-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
  • No. 29-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
  • No. 36-26 Sep 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
  • No. 12-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
  • SPTL2314a Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
  • SPTL2608 Aug 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • GR16D8a Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
  • GR16D8 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
  • 74/25 Jul 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Belt Lock Warning on Driver Side Permanently Active / No Fault Memory Entries: Delete Airbag Control Unit Fault Memory (SY 74/25)
  • 18/26 Jul 23, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
  • 13/26 Jul 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)
  • SPTL 2607a Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2607 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • TSTR 2642 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2640 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051
  • TSTR 2639 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041
  • TSTR 2638 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.040
  • TSTR 2637 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.035
  • GR13D790 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • GR13D788 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • TSTR2636 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
  • TSTR2635 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
  • TSTR2634 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.023
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2632 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.015
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2630 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.001
  • SPTL2603a Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • 40/26 4407 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to Wheel Bolts with Steel Washers (40/26)
  • 09/26 3730 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics Control Unit (PDK) (09/26)
  • 20/26 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
  • 19/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)
  • 21/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26)
  • 15/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 17/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26)
  • 18/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (18/26)
  • 87/20 4812 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Noise Symptom - Creaking Noise can be Heard When Touching the Steering Wheel Cover: Reworking Front Steering Wheel Cover (SY 87/20)
  • No. TLLI2602 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for How to use Frontline.io on the HoloLens 2
  • No. TLLI2601 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for how to use fronline.io on mobile devices and tablets.
  • No. D782.1 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers me…
  • No. 07-26 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils. Includes all MY21 vehicles
  • No. D785 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
  • No. 2604 May 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6296/10 Auto-Ship and Q1 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. D784 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. D783 May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
  • No. 46-26 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4
  • No. D782 Apr 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned in the attached PDF.
  • No. D781 Apr 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (992513031K) Shock absorber (spring cyl.). The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. 2309.3 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on advanced technical information for 718 GTS 4.0 - Brake Booster (Power Brake) Warning in Instrument Cluster
  • No. D780 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.