2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Seat Recall (22V803)

Recall 22V803 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 in recall 22V803?

The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 911 GT3 with recall 22V803?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the seats.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V803?

Recall 22V803 covers 15 vehicles: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3.

NHTSA lists 15 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 911 GT3 seat recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace and tighten the screws.

Dealers will replace and tighten the screws. If the screw threads are damaged, the seat frame will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB6.

When was recall 22V803 announced?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 22V803 to NHTSA on October 25, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 23, 2022.

This recall was filed 47 months ago. If your 911 GT3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 911 GT3 is part of recall 22V803?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V803 is open on your 911 GT3, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V803000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should 911 GT3 owners do about recall 22V803?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V803000 applies to your 911 GT3.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any seats symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are 911 GT3 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V803 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.

Can recall 22V803 make my 911 GT3 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this seats recall means their 911 GT3 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Body and latch defects on the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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