2001 Porsche Boxster S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Other (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2022-08-30 · campaign 22V656000 · 222,858 vehicles
Defect: 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 years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Service bulletins (251)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-05 · No. D746 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9j0877069by & 9j0877069cy. the vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
Structure:body 2025-11-21 · No. D732.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. part numbers 9y0839015, 9y0839016, 9y0839016a, 9y0839015a, 9y0839015b, 9y0839016b. vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · No. D748 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the combi-instrument black. the part numbers listed on the pdf and all parts with software version 005 are affected. only software version 006 is ok.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · No. D749 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake disc 9y0615301aj
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-13 · No. 2529 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instructions on advanced technical information for paint thickness or decals affecting corner radar sensor operation. affects all model lines
Engine 2025-11-12 · No. D747 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the pressure sensor. the vehicles affected are cars that use the part number 9a790605201
Showing the 6 most recent of 251 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-08-18 · Electrical System · 47,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2001 porsche boxster s. when the engine was turned off, the instrument panel warning lights remained illuminated. there was a malfunction with the ignition module. the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and curre…”
2003-09-24 · Fuel System, Other · 🔥 fire“was driving a 2001 porsche boxster when lost complete power. car towed into dealership. was informed that my air intake had been sucking up cigarettes and causing a series of small fires in my car. air intake has no screen to protect things from getting in -- just a paper air filter which can burn if a cigarette becomes stuck on the filter. was…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.