Model year
2011 Porsche Boxster
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Boxster for 2011. Under the matched name BOXSTER S, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for BOXSTER S are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,750, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2011. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOXSTER S | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for BOXSTER S
10V125000 · Mar 30, 2010
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PORSCHE HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOXSTER SPYDER 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LOCKING HOOK ON THE SUN SHIELD (TEMPORARY SOFT TOP) MAY NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY INTO THE LOCK CATCH WHICH IS POSITIONED ON THE WINDSCREEN…
Complaints for BOXSTER S
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Investigations for BOXSTER S
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| S C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Spyder C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster · 2.9L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Boxster · 2.9L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Boxster S · 3.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Boxster S · 3.4L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Boxster Spyder · 3.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Boxster Spyder · 3.4L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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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 2011 Porsche Boxster at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.