Porsche Cayenne recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 26 safety recalls naming the Porsche Cayenne, launched from 2004 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Porsche Cayenne recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 26
- 2004 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 9 October 2025
- R/2025/432
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Porsche Cayenne recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
ASA9 Recall campaign - Check the high-pressure pump connections and if necessary replace the high-pressure pumps including fuel lines
R/2025/432, launched 9 October 2025, 12 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the screw connection of the high-pressure pump was not implemented in accordance with the technical specifications. This can lead to a leak and the possibility of the fuel igniting.
Remedy: Check the screw connections of both high-pressure pumps and replace the high-pressure pumps and fuel lines if necessary.
ARC1 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
R/2025/063, launched 1 December 2024, 100 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Remedy: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
ARB9 Recall campaign - Re-program DME control unit
R/2025/061, launched 1 December 2024, 23 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Remedy: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
ARC2 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
R/2025/060, launched 1 December 2024, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Remedy: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
ARB2 - Replacing upper trailing arm on the front axle
R/2024/306, launched 2 August 2024, 650 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles there’s a possibility the upper trailing arms on the nearside front axle do not meet required specifications. If this is the case the trailing arm may break.
Remedy: Replace the nearside upper trailing arm on the front axle.
THE CHASSIS GEOMETRY ON THE REAR AXLE HAS DEVIATED IN SOME CASES
R/2022/052, launched 18 February 2022, 36 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: During a data analysis with regard to carrying out recall campaign AMA9 we discovered that the chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases.
Remedy: The chassis setting on the affected vehicles must be checked and corrected if necessary.
IMPROVE THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM IN TERMS OF NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS
R/2022/002, launched 14 January 2022, 8,111 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panamera
Defect: Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions.
Remedy: Engine control software will be updated.
SCREWS SECURING STEERING COLUMN TO STEERING GEAR DON'T MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/271, launched 14 July 2021, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The screws securing the steering column to the steering gear may not meet’ the required specifications on’affected vehicles.
Remedy: The steering column screws must be replaced.
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK FORMATION COULD OCCUR ON THE ENGINE CYLINDER BORES
R/2021/182, launched 1 June 2021, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores.
Remedy: The engine on the affected vehicles will be replaced.
A POSSIBILITY THAT LOCK NUTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS THAT WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE REQUIRED PARAMETER FIELD
R/2021/151, launched 5 May 2021, 50 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field.
Remedy: The lock nuts on the axle trailing arms of the rear axle must be replaced with nuts manufactured in accordance with the specifications.
THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PRESCRIBED EMISSION LIMITS
R/2020/255, launched 3 September 2020, 1,424 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.
Remedy: The engine and transmission control units must be updated
THE TIGHTNESS OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY NOT BE ENSURED
R/2020/141, launched 27 May 2020, 536 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The tightness of the quick connector of the fuel supply line may not be ensured.
Remedy: The fuel supply line in the engine compartment has to be replaced.
THE DATA VERSION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MUST BE UPDATED TO IMPROVE THE NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS
R/2020/091, launched 20 March 2020, 1,456 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.
Remedy: The engine control unit must be updated in order to improve the engine control system.
DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE THE DISPLAY LOGIC OF THE BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR IS NOT FULFILLED SUFFICIENTLY
R/2019/391, launched 12 November 2019, 6,250 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panamera
Defect: The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect.
Remedy: The instrument cluster must be re-programmed with updated software.
THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE PLASTIC SLEEVE DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DURABILITY AND MAY BREAK
R/2019/204, launched 29 July 2019, 11,745 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panamera
Defect: The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability.
Remedy: Replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable.
MISSING ASSIGNMENT WITHIN THE SOFTWARE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
R/2019/083, launched 14 March 2019, 1,305 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect.
Remedy: Update software of instrument cluster.
IF FUEL NOZZLE IS TURNED OR NOT INSERTED FULLY INTO FILLER TUBE FUEL CAN GET INTO CARBON CANISTER IN FUEL TANK SYSTEM
R/2018/360, launched 26 February 2019, 294 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fuel may enter the carbon canister whilst refuelling.
Remedy: Replace fuel filler tube and carbon canister.
VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS
R/2017/292, launched 31 October 2017, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Necessary technical acceptance not carried out by Porsche AG prior to sale of certain Porsche company cars. As a result one pre-owned vehicle does not comply to the latest standards and related quality standards.
Remedy: The one car affected will be bought back by Porsche AG through their Porsche centre network.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
R/2016/069, launched 31 March 2016, 13,680 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The circlip on the bearing bracket for the pedals may detach. If this occurs the brake pedal will become unsecured axially and come out of one of the two bearings leading to decreased brake functionality.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fitment of the circlip and replaced as necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK - POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
R/2015/022, launched 23 January 2015, 112 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panamera
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector fuel rails. Occupants may notice a smell and though small there is a risk of fire.
Remedy: Replace injector fuel rails
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2012/082, launched 20 July 2012, 54 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panamera
Defect: The turbo chargers fitted to the affected vehicles may not be manufactured to the required standard. The result of one or both of the turbo chargers failing is rough running and lack of power. In the worst case scenario there is a possibility that fire could occur.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the turbo chargers.
HEADLIGHT MAY DETACH
R/2012/020, launched 23 February 2012, 3,154 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: If a headlight module is not locked correctly relative movements with respect to the wing can occur. In rare cases this can cause the headlight to become detached from the wing. Based on results from internal quality control checks and individual complaints Porsche has decided to incorporate measures to make the locking system more robust into standard production and they will retrofit these changes on existing models.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the locking mechanism on both headlights replaced.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2008/029, launched 18 February 2008, 982 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line within the scuttle panel area may be in contact with the engine compartment cover. This can result in a knocking noise and the fuel line becoming damaged with the attendant possibility that a fuel leak may occur.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the fuel line changed and an additional spacer fitted. In the event of damage to the fuel line it will be replaced.
THE SPRING OF THE FOOT OPERATED HANDBRAKE MAY RUB ON THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS
R/2004/052, launched 31 March 2004, 842 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possibility that the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness and damage it
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a cover to protect the harness.
INADEQUATE CRASH RESISTANCE FOR FRONT LEFT SEAT FRAME
R/2004/051, launched 31 March 2004, 14 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Inadequate crash resistance for left hand front seat frame
Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a replacement seat
FILLING THE FUEL TANK MAY CAUSE AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE
R/2004/050, launched 31 March 2004, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that the ground connection between the thread of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank may not be sound which may result in an electrostatic charge which in rare cases could create a spark which could ignite fuel vapours in the area outside of the tank filler neck which could lead to a muffled detonation..
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles inspect and if necessary rework ground connection.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Porsche Cayenne, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Porsche dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.