Recall 18V751 affects 415 2019 Porsche Cayenne SUVs for a passenger rear seat-belt buckle that can break. Repair is free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 415 2019 Cayenne SUVs because the passenger-side rear seat belt buckle can break under crash load. If that happens in a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained and injury risk increases; Porsche dealers will replace the buckle free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger-side rear seat belt buckle in the 2019 Porsche Cayenne is the latch that holds the belt tongue after a passenger clicks in. It keeps the belt anchored across the body so the restraint can manage crash forces instead of releasing at the buckle.
On affected Cayennes, the buckle was built with a supplier manufacturing error and a faulty material batch. That combination left the buckle weaker than intended. Under heavy load, such as during a crash, the buckle can break instead of staying latched.
There is no warning sign before failure. The buckle can look and feel normal during everyday use, so a visual check or a normal click into the latch does not confirm that the part is safe.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Porsche Cayenne | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 415 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger rear seat belt buckle breaks during a crash, the rear passenger will not be properly restrained, which increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before this failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Porsche Cayenne is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free passenger rear seat belt buckle replacement that fixes the buckle that can break under crash load.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V751 and Porsche recall AJ09 when you call.
- Avoid seating a passenger in the passenger-side rear seat until the buckle is replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces the passenger rear seat belt buckle covered by recall 18V751. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Porsche has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid out of pocket for the same seat belt buckle repair before the recall notice. Bring receipts and repair paperwork to the Porsche service desk, or contact Porsche customer service, so the claim can be reviewed under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 24, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 23, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 23, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V751?
Recall 18V751 covers 415 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles with a passenger-side rear seat belt buckle that can break under load in a crash. If that happens, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing injury risk. Porsche dealers replace the buckle for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Porsche Cayenne is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cayenne is included in recall 18V751. If it is included, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the passenger rear seat belt buckle replacement. Reference recall AJ09 or 18V751 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche's remedy says dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle free of charge at a franchised Porsche dealer.
Is it safe to use the rear passenger seat belt before the repair?
The risk is tied to the passenger-side rear seat belt buckle. In a crash, that buckle can break under load, leaving the occupant improperly restrained and increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, ask a Porsche dealer how to handle rear-seat use before the free repair is completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V751000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V751 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V751000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →