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2023 Porsche 718 Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 718 Boxster.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster is equipped with an Automatic (AM-S7) transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 21/27/24 mpg. Just one owner complaint has been recorded for the model year, citing service brakes, and no recalls have been issued. In the 2017–2023 model history, 2023 records the fewest complaints — one versus a peak of three in 2017 — placing this year at the low end of the model's complaint trend.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/27/24 mpgEPA · 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.

Tire size235/45ZR18 94Y, Rear: 265/45ZR18 101YOEM · verified
Wheel / rimFront: 8, Rear: 9.5; Optional: Front: 8, Rear: 10; Front: 8, Rear: 10; Front: 8.5, Rear: 10.5; Front: 8, Rear: 10; Front: 8.5, Rear: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter99970768540 alt 0PB115499A
Engine air filter982129620B alt 98111013000
Spark plug0PB905612 alt 9A790560600
Battery992915105B alt 99961109512
Front wiper blades99162890101
Serpentine belt0PB903137A alt 9A210222400
Thermostat0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter9P1819631 alt 99157237100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 27 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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.

4.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2023 T Convertible
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023T Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-44.30 sec12.90 sec300 hpRWD
2022GTS 4.0 Convertible 4.0L F-63.40 sec11.70 sec394 hpRWD
2024Spyder RS 4.0L F-62.80 sec10.90 sec493 hpRWD
2024Spyder RS 4.0L F-62.80 sec10.90 sec493 hpRWD
2021Spyder Convertible 4.0L F-63.40 sec11.80 sec414 hpRWD
202125th Anniversary Convertible 4.0L F-64.10 sec12.20 sec394 hpRWD
2021GTS 4.0 Convertible 4.0L F-64.20 sec12.40 sec394 hpRWD
2025GTS 4.0 Convertible 4.0L F-64.40 sec12.60 sec394 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118.0 ft-lbs

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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 20,000 miActive Suspension System (inspect fluid level) · Air Intake Duct (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
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 miClutch 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 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster sits at the end of a downward trend in federal recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs) across the provided record. While the 2017 model year began with 5 recalls and 500 TSBs, the 2023 model reports 0 recalls and 313 TSBs. There is only one recorded complaint for 2023, which falls under "Service Brakes" and is categorized as a crash complaint; however, the data does not specify the root cause. With zero investigations and no recalls, the 2023 model demonstrates significantly higher stability than the 2017-2019 period. Given the minimal complaint volume and the absence of recalls, this is an excellent year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
313
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 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 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

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 313 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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

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Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 99970768540Engine air filter 982129620BSpark plug 0PB905612Battery 992915105B

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 718 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 718 Boxster get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 27 highway / 24 combined mpg.