Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2004/051: Inadequate Crash Resistance For Front Left Seat Frame, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- A306
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 1 March 2003 and 1 March 2003. Inadequate crash resistance for left hand front seat frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a replacement seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Inadequate crash resistance for left hand front seat frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADEQUATE CRASH RESISTANCE FOR FRONT LEFT SEAT FRAME Defect: Inadequate crash resistance for left hand front seat frame Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a replacement seat
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inadequate crash resistance for front left seat frame.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a replacement seat.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 1 March 2003 and 1 March 2003 may be included. Porsche estimates 14 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code A306 or the DVSA reference R/2004/051. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CayenneCheck the high-pressure pump connections and if necessary replace the high-pressure pumps including fuel lines | Urgent | R/2025/432 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| CayenneReplacing upper trailing arm on the front axle | Book soon | R/2024/306 | |
| CayenneThe chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases | Book soon | R/2022/052 | |
| Cayenne, PanameraImprove the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions | Low | R/2022/002 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2004/050 on 31 Mar 2004, for filling the fuel tank may cause an electrostatic charge. The one launched after it was R/2004/052 on 31 Mar 2004, for the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/051, launched 31 March 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.