Service bulletins for the 2013 Porsche Boxster
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
453 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 122-N9Z4L-07 | 2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') Situation: Support for the care andmaintenance of the AGMstarter battery (at the dealership): From the time the vehicle is delivered to the Porsche Centre until it is handed over to the customer, the battery must be maintained and charged regularly, depending on use. |
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| 122-R7W2C-07 | 2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as ?battery?) Situation: Customer complaints concerning battery-related topics Recurring customer complaints concerning topics relating to battery capacity and quality. |
| 122-B7U4T-05 | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Customer Concern: Certain vehicle systems have unwanted, unpredictable behavior. Technical Concern: The symptoms are difficult to diagnose. There may be multiple symptoms intermittently affecting multiple systems. Though this is not an exhaustive list, some common failure modes are: ? Start/stop issues ? Power windows not fully returning to the parked position after automatic preopening ? PCM audio stopping during a start/stop cycle Ultimately, the technician determines that low 12-volt battery voltage is the underlying root cause of the unwanted behavior. The technician corrects the battery?s low voltage. Consequently, the unwanted behavior ends. |
| 122-G7H3U-06 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Concerns: Instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The following fault symptoms can occur on the affected vehicles due to a software error in the instrument cluster: * Failure of the display on the multi-function display: The display on the multi-function display in the instrument cluster can stop working at times under certain conditions. The display starts working again after a certain time. * Implausible service reminder indicator display: The driver is informed that a service (maintenance, intermediate maintenance or oil service) is due although the mileage and date for a required service have not yet been reached. |
| 122-P8V6J-06 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Concerns: Clutch master cylinder return line Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A return line for the clutch master cylinder that does not meet the required specifications was installed in the affected vehicles. As a result, there is a possibility that brake fluid may leak out at the return line connection to the reservoir and the message "Warning Brake fluid level" may be activated in the multi-function display. |
| 122-Q2E5G-06 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. Concerns: Switching element for filler flap Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Defective switching elements for the filler flap may have been installed on the affected vehicles due to a supplier error. This can cause the switching element to become mechanically blocked. If this happens, there is no guarantee that the filler flap will open correctly. |
| 122-M6M5Z-06 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. Concerns: Horn (also referred to as fanfare) Information: Modified assignment of connector contacts due to installation of new type of horn. As a result, if the horn needs to be replaced, an adapter cable must also be installed. |
| 122-M6Z7N-06 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; STEERING. Concerns: Control unit for steering-column switch (also referred to as combined steering-column module)/steering wheel electronics Information: Only for vehicles manufactured in production plant Osnabrück (VIN designation "K"): Malfunctions can occur during coding when enabling one of the following functions * Cruise control, * On-board computer, * Multi-function steering wheel or * Heated steering wheel Malfunctions can occur during coding in the steering-column switch (steering wheel electronics) control unit. |
| 122-Q3L7L-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Concerns: Belt deflector for front three-point belt Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the area behind the cover for the belt opening is visible on the affected vehicles due to increased component tolerances. To improve the appearance of the belt opening, an additional belt guide will be retrofitted on the belt deflection fitting in order to conceal it. |
| 122-F7Z7D-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can even be overwritten in some cases. |
| 122-K4P9N-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Concerns: Convertible top status messages in instrument cluster. Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles may have been coded with incorrect values during the production process. |
| 122-W2C4X-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Concerns: Cage with float in coolant filler neck on service tray. Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the float in the coolant filler neck is not designed correctly on the affected vehicles. As a result, the coolant level is not displayed correctly when adding coolant. |
| 122-Q4F2X-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Concerns: Relay for engine-compartment blower Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the relay for setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower is not inserted correctly in the relay carrier on the affected vehicles. If the relay is not inserted correctly, the function of setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower cannot be guaranteed and the driver will see a warning to this effect in the multi-function display. To remedy the situation, check that the engine-compartment blower relay is seated correctly in the relay carrier. |
| 122-W2S8Q-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Concerns: Relay for engine-compartment blower Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the relay for setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower is not inserted correctly in the relay carrier on the affected vehicles. If the relay is not inserted correctly, the function of setting 1 of the engine-compartment blower cannot be guaranteed and the driver will see a warning to this effect in the multi-function display. To remedy the situation, check that the engine-compartment blower relay is seated correctly in the relay carrier. |
| 122-W6Q4V-06 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Concerns: PDK control unit Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A shift rod movement at a shift gate that was not selected can be detected incorrectly on the affected vehicles due to a software error. |
| WF77 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| WF86 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| TI-59-14 | 2014-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PORSCHE: ACCORDING TO NEW SOFTWARE, (VERSION 2900), FRONT END ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (FRONT BCM) MUST BE FLASHED, IF REAR END ELECTRONICS CONTROL UNIT (REAR BCM) NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2013-2014 911 991), BOXSTER (981), CAYMAN (981). *PE |
| TI-58-12 | 2014-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. PORSCHE: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF FAULTY CRACKED IGNITION COILS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 1997-2013 BOXSTER (986), BOXSTER/CAYMAN (987), CARRERA (996 & 997). *PE |
| TI-40-13 | 2014-07-03. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. PORSCHE: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS OR CONTROL UNIT FOR STEERING COLUMN SWITCH WOULD HAVE A MALFUNCTION, DURING CODING, IN HEATED STEERING WHEEL, ON BOARD COMPUTER, CRUISE CONTROL OR MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL. MODEL 2013 BOXSTER, BOXSTER S, CAYMAN, CAYMAN S. *PE |
| TI-2-14 | 2014-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. PORSCHE: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE NEEDS REPROGRAMMING DUE TO DISPLAYING INCORRECT INFORMATION AND CAN STOP WORKING OR WILL WORK, AFTER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2012-2014 BOXSTER, CAYMAN, 911. *PE |
| TI-4-14 | 2014-05-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. PORSCHE: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A VOLUNTARY WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE RETURN LINE ON THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. MODELS INCLUDE: BOXSTER (981)/BOXXTER S (981) MODEL YEAR: 2013. *JS |
| TI-12-11-13 | 2014-01-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PORSCHE: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR REPROGRAMMING THE PDK CONTROL UNIT. BOXSTER (981)/BOXSTER S (981) AND CAYMAN (981)/CAYMAN S (981). MODEL YEARS 2013-2014. *JS |
| TIS-10-13 | 2013-06-28. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. PORSCHE: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE ELECTRIC PARKING CONTROL BRAKE UNIT HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRIES DUE TO MONITORING FUNCTION IS TOO SENSITIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED. MODELS 2013-2014 BOXSTER (981), BOXSTER S (981), CAYMAN (981), CAYMAN S (981). *PE |
| TI-9-13 | 2013-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. PORSCHE: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE START STOP FUNCTION CANNOT BE ACTIVATED USING CENTER CONSOLE BUTTON DUE TO BEING DEACTIVATED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING, AND NOT RE-ACTIVATED AFTERWARDS AND MUST REPLACE DME CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 2013-2014 BOXSTER (981), BOXSTER S (981), CAYMAN (981), CAYMAN S (981). *PE |
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