Recall 16V520 affects 306 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles for incorrect seat belt mounting bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 306 2015 918 Spyder vehicles because service work used incorrect screws on the seat belt mount or reel. In a crash, those bolts can fail to keep the belts properly anchored, raising the risk of injury, and Porsche dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt anchorage on the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is the hard mounting point that secures the belt to the vehicle structure. The seat belt reel stores the webbing and locks the belt when the car stops sharply. Both parts depend on the correct fasteners, because the screws hold the belt hardware in its designed position under load.
Porsche found that the electronic parts catalog for the 918 Spyder showed the seat belt mount screw and the seat belt reel screw in the wrong locations. Those screws are not the same part, and they are replaced after removal during service. If a service repair used the catalog as shown, the wrong screw was installed in the wrong place, leaving the mount or reel connection outside Porsche's intended fit.
The warning signs are mechanical, not dashboard-based. Owners can hear clicking near the seat belt mount, or notice that the seat belt mount no longer swivels freely around its fastener.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 306 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, incorrect seat belt mounting bolts can leave the belt improperly anchored, increasing injury risk for the seat occupant. Clicking at the mount or a mount that no longer swivels freely is a warning sign. Treat either sign as a reason to schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free inspection of the seat belt mount and reel attaching bolts, with replacement if Porsche finds the wrong screws.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 16V520 and Porsche recall AG04 when you call.
- Limit use until the repair is complete, because an incorrect seat-belt bolt can fail to keep the belt properly anchored in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician inspects the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts on the 918 Spyder. If the wrong attaching bolts are installed, the technician replaces the seat belt mount bolts and reel bolts with the correct parts. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under recall 16V520. Porsche has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring documentation to the service desk and ask how the plan applies to prior seat belt hardware work.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 8, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V520?
Recall 16V520 covers 306 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles with seat belt mount or seat belt reel bolts that were installed with incorrect hardware during service. Porsche dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them for free where needed.
What should I do if my 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is included in recall 16V520. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the seat belt bolt inspection. Reference recall number 16V520 and Porsche recall number AG04 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Porsche dealers will inspect the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, then replace the bolts for free where the recall repair is needed.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the seat belts fail to stay properly anchored in a crash. If the seat belt mount or reel bolts are incorrect, the restraint system can fail to protect seat occupants as designed, which increases injury risk.
What if I bought this Porsche 918 Spyder used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is included, then call a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall 16V520 or Porsche recall AG04.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V520000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V520 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V520000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
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