Vehicle recall 23V443000 · June 26, 2023
Porsche Macan S, Macan and 6 more models
The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V443000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2023
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- APA9
- Owner notification
- August 14, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Macan (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Porsche Macan S (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Porsche Macan Sport Edition (2018): 2018
- Porsche Macan Turbo (2018, 2020): 2020, 2018
- Porsche Panamera 4 (2018, 2020): 2020, 2018
- Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2018): 2018
- Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo (2019): 2019
- Porsche Panamera Turbo (2017): 2017
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