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Porsche 718 Boxster T Safety
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 718 Boxster T model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Porsche 718 Boxster T we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Porsche 718 Boxster T is a lightweight, driver-focused roadster sitting at the sportier end of Porsche's two-seat convertible lineup. Aimed squarely at enthusiasts who want a purer, more analog driving experience, the T trim strips away comfort features in favor of reduced weight and sharper dynamics. It competes in the premium sports car segment and draws buyers who prioritize feel and performance above all else.
The 718 Boxster T carries an unusually clean administrative safety record, but the absence of crash-test data is a real gap. No crash-test star ratings or Safety Index scores are available for this vehicle across model years 2019 through 2024. This is not uncommon for low-volume, high-price sports cars, yet it means federal crash-test results cannot inform a buyer's decision. On the recall front, the record is genuinely encouraging: zero recalls across the entire six-year coverage window. For a vehicle sold in modest numbers, this signals that Porsche's manufacturing and engineering have avoided systemic safety defects requiring federal intervention. Owner complaints are nearly nonexistent, with just one total complaint on file across all covered years. That single complaint references one reported crash, with zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths. NHTSA treats all complaints as unverified allegations; no conclusions should be drawn from one data point. Buyers should weigh the lack of crash-test data carefully, particularly as a roadster by definition offers no roof structure in a rollover scenario.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 718 Boxster T as one of the most rewarding and precisely built sports cars available at its price point, praising its sharp steering, well-sorted suspension, and the tactile connection it delivers to the driver. The interior is considered purposeful rather than plush, with materials that reflect Porsche's premium positioning. Most reviewers see it as exceptional value within the Porsche family for driving enthusiasts.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 718 Boxster T in any model year from 2019 to 2024, meaning there are no federal star ratings to guide your safety comparison against other vehicles.
- The model has zero recalls across all six covered model years, an unusually clean record that suggests no systemic safety defects have been identified by Porsche or federal regulators.
- Only one owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA across the entire coverage period, involving one reported crash with no injuries or deaths. NHTSA treats all complaints as unverified, so this single data point carries limited weight.
- As an open-top roadster, the 718 Boxster T has no fixed roof structure, which is a fundamental consideration in any rollover scenario. Shoppers should factor that body-style characteristic into their overall safety assessment.