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.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V443000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | APA9 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | June 26, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Macan | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Porsche Macan S | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Porsche Macan Sport Edition | 2018 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 2018, 2020 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 | 2018, 2020 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo | 2019 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2017 |
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.