2013 Porsche Boxster S
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Porsche Boxster S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2013 Porsche Boxster S at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2013 Porsche Boxster S recalls 1
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2013 Porsche Boxster S common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2013 Porsche Boxster S MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Porsche Boxster S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.