Vehicle recall R/2021/182

Porsche Cayenne recall: There is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores

DVSA recall R/2021/182 names the Porsche Cayenne. It was launched 1 June 2021. It covers vehicles built 28 September 2020 to 7 December 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/182
Launched: 1 June 2021
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: AMB1
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores.

The fix

The engine on the affected vehicles will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche Cayenne	28 September 2020 to 7 December 2020	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/151 A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field 5 May 2021, Porsche Cayenne
R/2021/271 Screws securing steering column to steering gear don't meet specifications 14 July 2021, Porsche Cayenne
R/2022/002 Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions 14 January 2022, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera
R/2022/052 The chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases 18 February 2022, Porsche Cayenne
R/2020/255 The vehicle may not meet the prescribed emission limits 3 September 2020, Porsche Cayenne
R/2020/141 The tightness of the quick connector of the fuel supply line may not be ensured 27 May 2020, 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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