Porsche 718 Boxster years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Porsche 718 Boxster years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (3 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint) and 2017 at 1 (from 3 complaints). The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 1 of 3 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
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2023
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2025
Porsche 718 Boxster reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Porsche 718 Boxster. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21.5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21.5 |
| 2023 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Service brakes | 21.8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21.8 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21.8 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2017 Most | 1 | 3 | 6 | Powertrain | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Roadster
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (Porsche A40; 5W-30 above -25°C) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/35R20, 235/40R19, 235/45R18, 245/35R20, 265/35R20, 265/40R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V-135 covers certain 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Targa models and 718 Boxster and Boxster S roadsters: the windshield may not have been properly bonded during manufacturing and can detach in a crash, failing FMVSS 212. Dealers rebond the windshield. Recall 19V-113 covers certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, Boxster S, and 2018-2019 Boxster GTS vehicles (the campaign also lists 718 Cayman variants): in a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage-compartment bracket and cause a fuel leak; dealers secure the crossmember with additional rivets. Recall 19V-179 covers certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S, and Boxster GTS cars among other Porsche models for air-bag sensors that may need tightening so the bags deploy in a crash.
Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 718 Boxster years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint) and 2017 at 1 (from 3 complaints).
Which Porsche 718 Boxster year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (3 complaints). On the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 1 of 3 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Porsche 718 Boxster owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Porsche 718 Boxster years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Porsche 718 Boxster years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What engine oil does a US Porsche 718 Boxster use?
0W-40 or 5W-40 (Porsche A40; 5W-30 above -25°C) With filter, about 6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Porsche 718 Boxster?
Published US specs commonly list front 235/35R20, 235/40R19, 235/45R18, 245/35R20, 265/35R20, 265/40R19 and rear 235/35R20, 235/40R19, 235/45R18, 245/35R20, 265/35R20, 265/40R19; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Porsche 718 Boxster?
Recall 17V-135 covers certain 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Targa models and 718 Boxster and Boxster S roadsters: the windshield may not have been properly bonded during manufacturing and can detach in a crash, failing FMVSS 212. Dealers rebond the windshield. Recall 19V-113 covers certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, Boxster S, and 2018-2019 Boxster GTS vehicles (the campaign also lists 718 Cayman variants): in a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage-compartment bracket and cause a fuel leak; dealers secure the crossmember with additional rivets. Recall 19V-179…