Porsche 911 Recall R/2007/056: Seat Buckle May Not De-latch Following An Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 48
- vehicles in the UK
- W721
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles. The possibility exists that a faulty seat belt buckle has been installed as part of the six- point seat belt harness. The dealer will check the seat belt buckle for the production date and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that a faulty seat belt buckle has been installed as part of the six- point seat belt harness. If a faulty buckle has been installed it may not be possible open the buckle following an accident if the belt straps have been subject to a tensile load thus requiring the seat belt straps to be cut before the occupant could leave the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BUCKLE MAY NOT DE-LATCH FOLLOWING AN IMPACT Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that a faulty seat belt buckle has been installed as part of the six- point seat belt harness. If a faulty buckle has been installed it may not be possible open the buckle following an accident if the belt straps have been subject to a tensile load thus requiring the seat belt straps to be cut before the occupant could leave the vehicle. Remedy: Subject vehicles will have the seat belt buckle checked for the production date and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat buckle may not de-latch following an impact.
The Fix
The dealer will check the seat belt buckle for the production date and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
911 may be included. Porsche estimates 48 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code W721 or the DVSA reference R/2007/056. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911Check rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/077 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| 911Check front and rear windows and replace if necessary | Low | R/2024/140 | |
| 911On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily | Urgent | R/2023/319 | |
| 911The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out according to regulations | Urgent | R/2021/317 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2006/014 on 24 Jan 2006, for parking brake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/179 on 12 Dec 2007, for defective switch console. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/056, launched 26 March 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.