Rear/other: anchorageRecall 23V-443 · Porsche vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 23V-443 covers 37 Porsche vehicles for a rear/other: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.

86%
Vehicles repaired32 of 37 · 2025 Q2
Vehicles affected378 models
ReportedJun 26, 2023Owners notified Aug 14, 2023
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V443000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

86%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q32025 Q2