Porsche Panamera Recall R/2010/037: Front Seat Belt Mount May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 348
- vehicles in the UK
- AA01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles. The position of the front seat could affect the security front seat belt mounting. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional locking element to the affected seat belt mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The position of the front seat could affect the security front seat belt mounting. In the worst case the seat belt may become detached from the seat during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BELT MOUNT MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: It is possible that the position of the front seat could affect the security front seat belt mounting. In the worst case the seat belt may become detached from the seat during a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional locking element to the affected seat belt mountings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belt mount may become detached.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional locking element to the affected seat belt mountings.
Are You Affected?
Panamera may be included. Porsche estimates 348 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 AA01 or the DVSA reference R/2010/037. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PanameraRe-coding airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2025/431 | |
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| PanameraReplacing front right wheel carrier | Book soon | R/2024/142 | |
| Macan, PanameraOn the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications | Urgent | R/2023/213 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2010/036 on 2 Apr 2010, for sun shield may detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/133 on 9 May 2011, for wheel may detach. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/037, launched 12 April 2010. 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.