Porsche Macan, Panamera Recall R/2023/213: On The Affected Vehicles It Is Possible That The Screw Connection Of The Seat Belt Mount…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- APA9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan, Panamera vehicles built between 29 April 2014 and 13 February 2023. 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. The dealer will replace the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat.
Are You Affected?
Macan, Panamera built between 29 April 2014 and 13 February 2023 may be included. Porsche estimates 3 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 APA9 or the DVSA reference R/2023/213. 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?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2023/155 on 17 May 2023, for on affected vehicles due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible…. The one launched after it was R/2023/272 on 15 Sep 2023, for on affected vehicles due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can…. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/213, launched 12 July 2023. 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.