Vehicle recall R/2020/091

Porsche Cayenne recall: The data version of the engine control unit must be updated to improve the nitrogen oxide emissions

DVSA recall R/2020/091 names the Porsche Cayenne. It was launched 20 March 2020. It covers vehicles built 16 August 2012 to 24 November 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/091
Launched: 20 March 2020
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: ALA1
Vehicles: 1,456 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.

The fix

The engine control unit must be updated in order to improve the engine control system.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche Cayenne	16 August 2012 to 24 November 2017	1,456

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/141 The tightness of the quick connector of the fuel supply line may not be ensured 27 May 2020, Porsche Cayenne
R/2019/391 Due to faulty software the display logic of the brake wear indicator is not fulfilled sufficiently 12 November 2019, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Cayenne
R/2020/255 The vehicle may not meet the prescribed emission limits 3 September 2020, Porsche Cayenne
R/2019/204 The selector lever cable plastic sleeve does not have the required durability and may break 29 July 2019, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera
R/2019/083 Missing assignment within the software of the instrument cluster 14 March 2019, Porsche Cayenne
R/2018/360 If fuel nozzle is turned or not inserted fully into filler tube fuel can get into carbon canister in fuel tank system 26 February 2019, 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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