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Porsche 982 718 Boxster Gts 4.0 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Porsche 982 718 Boxster Gts 4.0 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Porsche 982 718 Boxster Gts 4.0 we cover (2025 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster that sits at the top of the 718 Boxster lineup for 2025. Built for driving enthusiasts who want a genuine sports car experience without stepping into full 911 territory, it pairs a high-revving naturally aspirated flat-four with an open-top body style that remains one of the most driver-focused packages in the segment.
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 enters our coverage with zero recalls and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. This clean record is notable for any new model. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported for this model year. NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 718 Boxster GTS 4.0. This is common for low-volume, performance-focused vehicles, which are not typically prioritized for federal crash assessments. Consequently, no star ratings are available, and a Safety Index score cannot be computed. This absence means buyers cannot directly compare its crash performance against vehicles that have undergone NHTSA's full test regimen. While Porsche equips the GTS 4.0 with modern active safety systems, these features do not contribute to NHTSA star ratings on their own. Buyers prioritizing a federally validated crash-test score will find no such data for the 2025 Boxster GTS 4.0. However, its initial record shows no regulatory red flags, with no complaints or recall activity reported.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 as one of the most rewarding open-top sports cars available at any price, praising its sharp steering, well-sorted chassis balance, and the characterful, high-revving engine note. Cabin refinement and materials are considered a step above most roadster rivals, and the overall driving experience is frequently described as cohesive and confidence-inspiring.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, so there is no federal star rating or Safety Index score available for this model year. Shoppers who rely on those benchmarks will find no comparable data here.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recalls, meaning no federal safety defect investigations have resulted in a recall action for this vehicle as of our coverage period.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA stand at zero for 2025, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the federal database. This is an unusually quiet complaint record, though it may also reflect the model's low sales volume.
- As a mid-engine roadster with no roof structure, the 718 Boxster's passive safety profile differs fundamentally from that of a coupe or SUV. Porsche fits a rollover protection system behind the seats, but federal rollover and roof-crush ratings that apply to closed vehicles do not translate directly to this body style.