The problem
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-443 (23V443000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | APA9 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage |
| Report date | June 26, 2023 |
| Owners notified | August 14, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 37 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2017 Porsche Macan
- 2018 Porsche Macan
- 2019 Porsche Macan
- 2020 Porsche Macan
- 2016 Porsche Macan S
- 2017 Porsche Macan S
- 2018 Porsche Macan S
- 2018 Porsche Macan Turbo
- 2018 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2020 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2019 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo
- 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Plus 5 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-443 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 37 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.