Vehicle recall R/2004/050

Porsche Cayenne recall: Filling the fuel tank may cause an electrostatic charge

DVSA recall R/2004/050 names the Porsche Cayenne. It was launched 31 March 2004. It covers vehicles built 1 March 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/050
Launched: 31 March 2004
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: A304
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles inspect and if necessary rework ground connection.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche Cayenne	1 March 2003	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2004/052 The spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness 31 March 2004, Porsche Cayenne
R/2004/051 Inadequate crash resistance for front left seat frame 31 March 2004, Porsche Cayenne
R/2008/029 Fuel may leak 18 February 2008, Porsche Cayenne
R/2012/020 Headlight may detach 23 February 2012, Porsche Cayenne
R/2012/082 Fire may occur 20 July 2012, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Cayenne
R/2015/022 Fuel may leak - possibility of fire 23 January 2015, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Cayenne

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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