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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V443📅 Jun 26, 2023

2016–2020 Porsche Macan S & 2017–2020 Porsche Macan + 6 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V443000
Manufacturer recall #
APA9
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
37
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 14, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V443 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V443?

2016–2020 Porsche Macan S & 2017–2020 Porsche Macan + 6 more. 37 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.