The most-reported 718 Boxster run is WP0CA2A89HS (2017 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Wheels problems make up 25% of reports; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for 718 Boxster model years 2017–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Porsche 718 Boxster has 4 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 718 Boxster complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP0CA2A89HS•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WP0CA2A8XHS•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WP0CA2A82HS•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WP0CA2A80PS•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — |
ForCar has checked 32 718 Boxster VINs so far, most often 2019, 2018, 2017 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 4 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2017 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Porsche 718 Boxster owners report: Wheels, 1 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Porsche 718 Boxster; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V113000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2017–2019 |
| 19V179000 | Air Bags | 2018 |
| 17V054000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2017 |
| 16V946000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2017 |
| 17V135000 | Visibility:windshield | 2017 |
| 17V134000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2017 |
19V113000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2017: 2 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 4 reports on the Porsche 718 Boxster, 25% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Porsche 718 Boxster | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (25%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 331% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Porsche 718 Boxster share of that is 4 complaints over 4 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Porsche 718 Boxster VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 4 718 Boxster runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 718 Boxster production run has the most complaints?
WP0CA2A89HS, a 2017 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 718 Boxster run has 1.
How many 718 Boxster complaints involve a crash?
25% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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