2017 Porsche 718 Boxster maintenance schedule

The 2017 718 Boxster is part of the 982 generation (2017-2025), sold as a roadster. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 718 Boxster needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Porsche's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Requires Porsche A40/C40 synthetic

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Accelerated in heavy dust regions

40,000 mi / 4 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Replace particle/pollen filter

20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Tire rotation

Inspect tread; staggered setups limit rotation

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Flush with OEM DOT 4

20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Inspect lines and thermal management

40,000 mi / 4 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

PDK clutch fluid replacement

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs

30k for turbo models; 40k for NA models

30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt

Inspect for cracking

40,000 mi / 4 yearsUnverified
12V battery

Check condition and vent hoses

20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-40 / 5W-40, 8.5 qt
Coolant
G12++ / G13
Transmission fluid
75W-90 / Pentosin FFL-3

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl (MDG), 300 hp, 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed PDK, RWD
  • 2.5L Turbo 4-cyl (MDG), 350 hp, 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed PDK, RWD
  • 4.0L NA 6-cyl (DPGA), 400 hp, 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed PDK, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 718 Boxster owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Convertible Top Mechanism Wear

medium severity

50,000-70,000 mi · $800-$2,500 to fix

Top fails to actuate

Ignition Coil Failure

medium severity

30,000-50,000 mi · $569-$656 to fix

Misfires, CEL

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Porsche dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

July 2019

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.

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.

February 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 event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

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 service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.

March 2017

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.

Visibility

NHTSA 17V135000

March 2017

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 17V054000

January 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 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

December 2016

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,192

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other 718 Boxster model years

Shopping new? The Porsche 718 Boxster guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-21. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running a 718 Boxster for income?

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