Porsche
Boxster
9 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Porsche Boxster
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ARA7 Recall campaign - Replace shift cable
R/2024/243 · 5 Jun 2024
5 Jun 2024Defect
On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.
Remedy
Replace shift cable
Build window
Built 23 Jun 2023 – 21 Mar 2024
~3 vehicles affected
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On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
R/2024/001 · 20 Dec 2023
20 Dec 2023Defect
On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high.� The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.
Remedy
Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.�
Build window
Built 23 Jun 2023 – 19 Oct 2023
~45 vehicles affected
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THE FITTED TYRES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS
R/2022/035 · 10 Jan 2022
10 Jan 2022Defect
The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
Remedy
Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.
Build window
Built 5 May 2015 – 16 Dec 2015
~22 vehicles affected
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REAR AXLE CARRIER SIDE PARTS MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/314 · 15 Sep 2021
15 Sep 2021Defect
The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.
Remedy
The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.
Build window
Built 1 Sep 2012 – 1 Feb 2013
~1,854 vehicles affected
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AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A FAULTY CAPACITOR
R/2019/250 · 23 Aug 2019
23 Aug 2019Defect
Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
Remedy
Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
Build window
Built 23 Jun 2015 – 16 Jun 2016
~1,810 vehicles affected
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THE AIRBAG SENSORS IN THE SIDE MEMBERS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE SCREWED TIGHTLY ENOUGH
R/2019/111 · 25 Mar 2019
25 Mar 2019Defect
There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
Remedy
Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
Build window
Built 22 Nov 2017 – 25 Apr 2018
~211 vehicles affected
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BONNET CATCH ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL
R/2014/151 · 3 Nov 2014
3 Nov 2014Defect
On affected vehicles the upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally.
Remedy
Replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws
Build window
Built 5 May 2014 – 6 Jun 2014
~378 vehicles affected
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SUN SHIELD MAY DETACH
R/2010/036 · 2 Apr 2010
2 Apr 2010Defect
It is possible that the locking hook on the sunshield may not engage correctly into the lock catch on the windscreen frame. If this occurs then the shield can open when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the shield catch to be replaced.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~82 vehicles affected
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PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2006/014 · 24 Jan 2006
24 Jan 2006Defect
A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Build window
Built 22 Nov 2005 – 13 Dec 2005
~111 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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