Porsche Recalls 2023 911 Models Due to Rear Seat Belt Bolt Issue
Porsche is recalling 2023 911 vehicles because rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened properly, which could reduce occupant restraint during a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt bolts) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Porsche 911 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly.
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt buckle bolt and reposition the aluminum butyl soundproofing mat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PORSCHE 911
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 279
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 911
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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