PORSCHE MACAN (2020) recall — Seat Belts
Porsche is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan models due to seat belt anchors that may detach in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seat belt anchors tightened by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling specific 2016-2020 Macan models because seat belt anchors could detach during crashes, raising injury risks. Owners should have dealers replace the anchors at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79969-porsche-macan-2020-seat-belt-recall-risk-of-injury-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79969-porsche-macan-2020-seat-belt-recall-risk-of-injury-during · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V443000
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“Porsche Macan (2020) Seat Belt Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79969-porsche-macan-2020-seat-belt-recall-risk-of-injury-during. Based on NHTSA recall #23V443000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V443000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt anchor screws on the outboard rear seats may not be tightened properly. If these screws detach during a crash, the seat belt could not hold the occupant securely, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of specific 2016-2020 Porsche Macan models are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with unsecured seat belt anchors face higher injury risks during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018-2020 Macan Turbo, 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, or 2018-2020 Macan Sport Edition. The recall covers vehicles where the lower seat belt anchor screws were not tightened correctly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Dealers Replace Anchors
Dealers will tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Which models are affected by this recall?
2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018-2020 Macan Turbo, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is listed in the recall description: 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018-2020 Macan Turbo, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, or 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free replacement of the seat belt anchor screws at a dealer.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V443000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 23V443000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V443000 (June 26, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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