2018 Porsche 718 Boxster: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure, Fuel system Vehicle recall #19V113000 · 2019 · 14,388 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 boxster, 718 boxster s, 718 cayman and 718 cayman s vehicles and 2018-2019 718 boxster gts and 2018-2019 718 cayman gts vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember May detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V179000 · 2019 · 417 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 boxster, boxster s and boxster gts, 718 cayman, cayman s and cayman gts, 911 carrera, carrera t, targa 4 gts, carrera 4, carrera s, carrera 4s, carrera gts, carrera 4 gts, carrera cabriolet, carrera s cabriolet, carrera 4s cabriolet, carrera gts cabriolet, carrera 4 gts cabriolet, targa 4, targa 4s, turbo, turbo s, turbo s exclusive series,…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the air bags May not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019.
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster so far.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Where can I get a 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster repair manual?
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