The 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 6-cyl, 3.4l 6-cyl, and 3.8l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 20–25 MPG (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
20–25MPG
7 EPA certified variants (2.7l 6-cyl, 3.4l 6-cyl, and 3.8l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Boxster 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Boxster GTS 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Boxster S 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Boxster 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Boxster S 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Boxster GTS 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Boxster Spyder 3.8L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V533000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.