- The problem
- Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; And model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from may 31, 2011, through june 10, 2011. There is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. If the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.
- The risk
- Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Porsche Boxster Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Porsche Boxster have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2011 for the seat belts.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Boxster year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Porsche Boxster recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Porsche Boxster yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Porsche Boxster: every year compared
All Boxster years2012 Porsche Boxster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 GTS | 5 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 GTS 4 | 5 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Porsche Boxster
Does the 2012 Porsche Boxster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Porsche Boxster: seat belts (August 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Porsche Boxster had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Porsche Boxster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 88 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Porsche Boxster year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche Boxster years have the most complaints?
1998 (32), 1999 (28), 1997 (22). See every Porsche Boxster year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Porsche Boxster has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data