repaired · 2021 Q2
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury.
2017 Porsche 718 BoxsterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-135 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Visibility: windshield
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: side/window
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other 718 Boxster year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 718 Boxster median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'21'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster safety ratings
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 718 Boxster owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER 718 WITH PDK HAS STARTED IN 2ND GEAR ON 3 OCCASIONS MAKING ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED VERY DANGEROUS. 1ST TIME THE PDK TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK AND THEN I MOVED IT TO DRIVE. THE PDK SELECTED GEAR 2 WHILE IN SPORT MODE. 2ND TIME I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY…
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