Porsche Boxster
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins
PORSCHE VIN Decoder
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Sub-models: - Boxster (718) -
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the PORSCHE BOXSTER produced?
- The PORSCHE BOXSTER is produced in Stuttgart -, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the PORSCHE BOXSTER?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the PORSCHE BOXSTER, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall R/2010/036 [UK]: Sun shield may detach
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- No. 68-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Campaign instructions for workshop campaign wle5 - checking cylinder head and replacing it if necessary
- 122-M8J3B-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for all porsche models since 1984.
- 122-F4J4K-04 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models.
- 122-E7E2L-04 - WHEELS: List of approved wheel and tire combinations for the 718 gt and spyder models.
- 122-H6D8D-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining new piwis tester update 39.100.030 & .035
- 122-H7R3G-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Repair instructions for porsche workshop campaign wkj5, which seeks to replace the generator in affected 718 vehicles.
- 122-V4J2F-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017
- 122-T9S3B-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
- 122-Z2X7A-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
- 122-T6A9F-02 - WHEELS: Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in recall and workshop campaigns.
- 122-H6M8Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Porsche intranet posting outlining the warranty credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.
- 122-H4F7Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated worksheet for chassis and vin numbering system. Updated to include 2020 models including the taycan.
- 122-L7Q9T-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated bulletin with the full list of porsche model type designations.
- 122-A9R3U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.010
- 122-S2J9B-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.012
- 122-Y9Z9P-01 - EQUIPMENT: Information about new piwis tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
- 122-M6J2U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about piwis tester update 39.000.020
- 122-F5T6X-01 - EQUIPMENT: Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with gps and pcm 2.1 or older.
- 122-A7G3D-12 - EQUIPMENT: List of valid advanced technical information bulletins (atis) as of 11/22/2019
- 122-S3R9Q-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.030
- 122-H6S4J-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.020
- 122-D4N9X-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
- 122-G2B4B-11 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 engine oils for porsche vehicles.
- 122-Z3C2E-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Announcement of new tech live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
- 122-L8R6J-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the porsche piwis tester 3
- 122-A8F4L-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.700.000, .010, .015, for the porsche piwis tester 3
- 122-Q6R5X-10 - EQUIPMENT: Instructions on how to create a techline assistance request (tlar)
- 122-D4A8M-10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved c40 engine oils for applicable vehicles
- 122-F2G4A-06 - EQUIPMENT: Notice of new map update service for porsche communications management (pcm) versions 4 and 5.
- 122-N5P6K-06 - EQUIPMENT: Bulletin outlining new dfi control unit breakout box, used to diagnose issues between the engine control unit, also known as the dme, and the rest of the vehicle. This update is specifically meant to include new models and updates to existi
- 122-L4C8W-07 - WHEELS: Information: 911 and 718 models have differences in the front end structure which depend on whether the vehicle has a two wheel drive or an all wheel drive body shell.
- 122-H7B7W-09 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information: very small leaks may not be found on a normal inspection. Extra effort to locate these leaks is required.