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2019 Porsche 718 Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 718 Boxster.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster is a passenger car that, according to owner-reported data, generated only a single total complaint—tied for the lowest count in the 20172023 model range alongside the 2023 edition—with that complaint specifically involving the power train and service brakes, and it also carries one recall. This places the 2019 model year at the low end of the complaint spectrum for the generation, indicating a notably trouble-free ownership experience relative to the 2017 peak of three complaints.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

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 filter99970768540 alt 9A210747500
Engine air filter982129620B
Spark plug9A790560600 alt 0PB905612
Battery99961109512 alt 992915105B
Front wiper blades99162890101
Serpentine belt9A210222500 alt 9A210222400
Thermostat0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter9P1819631 alt 99157237100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2943 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.

3.7–4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2019 S Convertible
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019S Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-43.70 sec12.00 sec350 hpRWD
2019Convertible 2.0L Turbo F-44.60 sec13.00 sec300 hpRWD
2018GTS Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-43.60 sec11.90 sec365 hpRWD
2018GTS Convertible 2.5L Turbo F-43.70 sec12.20 sec365 hpRWD
2020GTS 4.0 Convertible (EU Spec) 4.0L F-63.80 sec12.00 sec394 hpRWD
2020Spyder Convertible 4.0L F-63.80 sec12.00 sec414 hpRWD
2020T Convertible 2.0L Turbo F-43.80 sec12.40 sec300 hpRWD
2020Spyder Convertible 4.0L F-64.00 sec12.30 sec414 hpRWD

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; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake Duct (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miEngine Mount (inspect)
At 120,000 miTransmission 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 federal record shows the 718 Boxster generation began with its highest regulatory exposure in 2017, logging three complaints, five recalls, and one investigation alongside 500 TSBs, before improving markedly through 2018. By 2019, the trend reached its low point for the early production run, with zero complaints, zero investigations, and a single recall, compared to 2018’s zero complaints but two recalls and one investigation. While later years like 2023 continued the downward recall trajectory to zero, 2019 still represents the cleanest combined early-year profile, particularly as the data records zero crash and zero fire complaints for the target year. This positions 2019 at the bottom of the generation’s initial improvement arc, implying the elevated activity seen at launch had largely subsided. Given its minimal federal footprint and absence of reported crash or fire incidents, the 2019 model year stands out as the strongest buy in this dataset.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
464
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 464 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 37302026-06-30Power TrainPermanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview 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

VIN tools

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 718 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.