2023 Porsche 911 Seat Belt Buckle Recall (25V078)

Recall 25V078 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Porsche 911 in recall 25V078?

The bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 911 with recall 25V078?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 911 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the buckle assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V078?

Recall 25V078 covers 279 vehicles: 2023 Porsche 911.

NHTSA lists 279 vehicles in this campaign, built February 17, 2023 to September 13, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 911 seat belt buckle recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt buckle bolt, and reposition the aluminum butyl soundproofing mat as necessary, free of charge.

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 April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA0.

When was recall 25V078 announced?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 25V078 to NHTSA on February 12, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 1, 2025.

This recall was filed 19 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 208 days. If your 911 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 911 is part of recall 25V078?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V078 is open on your 911, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023 911 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should 911 owners do about recall 25V078?

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 25V078000 applies to your 911.
2. Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the buckle assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are 911 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 25V078 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Porsche 911: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts

Can recall 25V078 make my 911 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.

Recall 25V078000 does not automatically make your 911 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2023 Porsche 911 affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Porsche 911 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 911 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

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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