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NHTSA Recall 23V443000: Anchorage (seat belts)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Porsche Macan.

37
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2023
owners notified (August 14)
NHTSA campaign23V443000
Manufacturer campaignAPA9
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedJune 26, 2023
Owner notificationAugust 14, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V443000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Macan2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Porsche Macan S2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Porsche Macan Sport Edition2018
Porsche Macan Turbo2018, 2020
Porsche Panamera 42018, 2020
Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid2018
Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo2019
Porsche Panamera Turbo2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.