NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. This leaves critical questions regarding structural integrity and occupant protection unanswered by federal data; consequently, no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned for this model year. The federal record does show a light burden of recalls and owner complaints. A single recall campaign addresses a fuel system issue. NHTSA has received no owner complaints for the 2019 Boxster.
The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign in the fuel system category, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster?
Zero owner complaints have been registered with NHTSA for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster, a notable data point in its safety profile. A single recall addresses the gasoline fuel system; owners should verify their vehicle's VIN for applicability and remedy. No federal crash-test ratings are available for the 2019 718 Boxster, and no tested sibling years provide broader structural context. Our "Light burden" designation for this vehicle reflects only its recall and complaint record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster have any recalls?
The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster is covered by one recall campaign targeting the fuel system, gasoline category. The campaign spans certain 2017 through 2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The DATA block does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive for this campaign, so no such instruction is reported here. Owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the remedy has been completed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE19V113000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
Reported 2019-02-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster, meaning there are no reported or alleged incidents, no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths in the federal complaint database for this model year. There are no top components to cite.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster?
Owners of the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster should verify their vehicle's recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, particularly regarding the open fuel-system recall. Recall remedies do not automatically transfer to new owners, making this a critical pre-purchase check.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering the gasoline fuel system across certain 2017 through 2019 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman variants; a VIN check at nhtsa.gov confirms whether the remedy has been performed on a specific vehicle.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 718 Boxster, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal database for this model year.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects only its recall and complaint record and is not a substitute for a crash-test result; it cannot be compared to star ratings earned by vehicles that NHTSA did test.
FAQ2019 Porsche 718 Boxster safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster. 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 2019.
- 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.