2016–2020 Porsche Macan, Porsche Macan S, Porsche Macan Sport Edition +more: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 23V443000 · 37 units potentially affected · filed Jun 26, 2023
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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V443000
- Manufacturer no.
- APA9
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- Units affected
- 37
- Report received
- Jun 26, 2023
- Owner letters
- Aug 14, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- 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