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Porsche Rear Seat Belt Anchors May Not Be Tight

NHTSA campaign 23V443000 · Reported Jun 26, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A seat belt anchor that isn't properly tightened can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V443000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 26, 2023
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part affected	Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage
Vehicles covered	7 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly. This affects certain Porsche Macan, Macan S, Panamera 4, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles, among other Porsche models. Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Porsche dealer, or call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V443000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 Porsche Macan
2018 Porsche Macan S
2018 Porsche Panamera 4
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
2019 Porsche Macan
2020 Porsche Macan
2020 Porsche Macan S

Who to contact

Porsche — official Porsche recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-767-7243

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Porsche Seat Belt Recalls Involving Child Seats and Anchors · all 6 Porsche recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Safety risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.