NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition does not carry a federal crash-test star rating, as NHTSA has not evaluated this specific model. Consequently, no Safety Index score can be assigned. The available federal data is limited to its Clean burden band, zero recalls, and two unverified owner complaints. These complaints report no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This assessment relies entirely on the recall and complaint record, not on crash-test results. The absence of a published test score should not be interpreted as an indicator of either high or low crash safety performance.
The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition?
The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition shows a notably clear federal record, with zero recalls and only two unverified owner complaints. Neither complaint mentioned a crash, fire, injury, or death. The identified components, Seat Belts and Back Over Prevention, each received a single mention. This low activity places the vehicle in the Clean burden band. It is important to note that this designation reflects a minimal regulatory and consumer report volume in the NHTSA database for this model year and does not relate to crash-test performance. With no tested sibling years available in our data, crash-test context from adjacent model years is unavailable.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no open recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Owners should still verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall status is tied to the individual vehicle.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition. The top components named are Seat Belts, cited in one report, and Back Over Prevention, cited in one report. Both are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA or the manufacturer.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition?
For any used vehicle, including this model, it is critical to perform a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov. A clear record for the model year does not preclude an outstanding recall on an individual vehicle.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings and no Safety Index exist for this model year.
- This model year has zero NHTSA recalls on file, placing it in the Clean burden band, which reflects the recall and complaint record only and is not a crash-safety grade.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, covering Seat Belts and Back Over Prevention, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in either allegation.
- Buyers of a used 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition should verify the specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov, since open-recall status is determined at the VIN level, not the model level.
FAQ2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.