Model year
2003 Porsche Boxster
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2003 Porsche Boxster (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 7 complaints under BOXSTER S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (2), AIR BAGS (1), ENGINE (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 5 complaints
- 2001 13 complaints
- 2002 10 complaints
- 2003 12 complaints
- 2004 4 complaints
- 2005 16 complaints
- 2006 5 complaints
- 2007 0 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 10 complaints
- 2014 2 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
Recalls
22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
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, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model…
03V004000 · Jan 23, 2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION…
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| BOXSTER S | 2 | 7 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Boxster · 2.7L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Boxster S · 3.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Boxster S · 3.2L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Porsche Boxster at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.