Model-year record
2016 Porsche Boxster
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Complaints filed
0
Reports to NHTSA, 2016
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
24.5
EPA estimate
Zero reports is not a clean bill of health; rare or lower-volume cars can simply have less owner data.
Known issues
No component pattern to show: there are no owner complaints in the current data. That is not proof the car is problem-free.
Individual complaint reports
No individual owner reports are available for this model year.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Air Bags · 19V533000Details +Close −
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Risk: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
Open full NHTSA recall record →A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2016 Porsche Boxster C RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | 2.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 22 | 31 | 25 |
| Boxster | 2.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 20 | 29 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2016 Porsche Boxster: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on record for the 2016 Porsche Boxster in the current data. That is not a guarantee of reliability, especially for a lower-volume model.
What are the most common problems on the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
NHTSA has no component pattern to show for the 2016 Porsche Boxster because there are no owner complaints in the current data. A quiet record is not proof that every car is problem-free.
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Boxster have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2016 Porsche Boxster, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Porsche Boxster get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Porsche Boxster between 24 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.