Vehicle recall R/2023/213

Porsche Panamera and Porsche Macan recall: On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear

DVSA recall R/2023/213 names the Porsche Panamera and Porsche Macan. It was launched 12 July 2023. It covers vehicles built 29 April 2014 to 13 February 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/213
Launched: 12 July 2023
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: APA9
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3 on each model line

What can go wrong

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 screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche Macan	29 April 2014 to 13 February 2023	3
Porsche Panamera	29 April 2014 to 13 February 2023	3

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2023/076 On affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked. 13 April 2023, Porsche Panamera
R/2024/142 ARA1 Replacing front right wheel carrier 20 March 2024, Porsche Panamera
R/2022/315 On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values. 27 October 2022, Porsche Macan
R/2024/427 ARC4 Stop Use & Safety Recall - Wheel attachment with central locking 28 October 2024, Porsche 911, Porsche Panamera
R/2025/062 ARC0 Recall campaign - Re-program DME control unit 1 December 2024, Porsche Panamera
R/2025/064 ARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit 1 December 2024, Porsche Macan

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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