The 2012 Porsche Boxster S is documented here with 1 trim and full specifications. It belongs to the Main generation (2010–present). The most efficient trim returns 11.2 L/100 km combined.
2012 Boxster S at a glance
- Best fuel economy
- 11.2 L/100km combined
- Lowest CO₂
- 263 g/km
About the Main generation
Produced 2010–present. See all generations →
Recalls & safety notices (1)
Source: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Applicable to US-market 2012 Porsche Boxster S vehicles.
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11V409000 SEAT BELTS 2011-08-05
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Porsche Boxster S fuel efficient?
The most efficient 2012 Boxster S trim returns about 11.2 L/100 km in combined driving.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Porsche Boxster S?
Yes — 1 recall campaign from the U.S. NHTSA is listed for the 2012 Porsche Boxster S below, including the affected component and the official remedy.