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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 718 Boxster.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is a passenger car that initiates the model's history spanning from 2017 to 2023. This specific year has seen five recalls and three owner complaints, with the top complaint area identified as visibility and wipers. Because the 2017 model year recorded the highest number of complaints in the series—outpacing the 2023 model's single complaint—it represents the peak of the vehicle's owner complaint history.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 99970768540. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	99970768540 alt 9A210747500
Engine air filter	982129620B
Spark plug	0PB905612 alt 9A790560600
Battery	9A7915089 alt 992915105B
Front wiper blades	99162890101
Serpentine belt	9A210222400 alt 9A210222500
Thermostat	0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter	99157237100 alt 9P1819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	172.4 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	50.4 in
Wheelbase	97.6 in
Curb weight	2943 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	46/54

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 718 Boxster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–4.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2017 S Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-4	3.60 sec	11.90 sec	350 hp	RWD
2017	S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-4	3.70 sec	12.20 sec	350 hp	RWD
2017	Convertible 2.0L Turbo F-4	4.00 sec	12.50 sec	300 hp	RWD
2017	S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-4	4.30 sec	12.60 sec	350 hp	RWD
2017	S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-4	4.30 sec	12.60 sec	350 hp	RWD
2017	S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-4	4.30 sec	12.70 sec	350 hp	RWD
2017	Convertible 2.0L Turbo F-4	4.40 sec	13.00 sec	300 hp	RWD
2017	S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-4	4.40 sec	12.70 sec	350 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	2.0 ft. lbs.	2 ft. lbs
2	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
3	+ 76.5
4	85.5

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Body Fasteners (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 model year represents the launch of the 718 Boxster generation and, accordingly, shows the highest complaint and recall activity across the record: 3 complaints, 5 recalls, and 500 technical service bulletins, compared to zero complaints and just 1 recall by 2019. The single NHTSA investigation opened in 2017 carries into 2018 but resolves by 2019, suggesting early-teething issues rather than persistent defects. The complaints filed are distributed across unrelated systems—visibility/wipers, exterior lighting, seat belts, and wheels—with no crash or fire complaints recorded, indicating no catastrophic safety concerns. The trend demonstrates a clear improvement arc as the model matured, with complaints dropping to zero and recalls falling to single digits in subsequent years. Given that 2017 is the most problem-laden year in this generation with the highest recall count and the only year with multiple complaints, buyers should price in the likelihood of more maintenance history and potential unresolved software or hardware updates from its launch phase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

500

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’17’18 ’19 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Visibility/Wiper1

Exterior Lighting,Seat Belts,Visibility/Wiper1

Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V113000Fuel System, GasolineReported 20/02/2019

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the… 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…

17V054000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 25/01/2017

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 500 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 3730	2026-06-30	Power Train	Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 99970768540 Engine air filter 982129620B Spark plug 0PB905612 Battery 9A7915089

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 718 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.