Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2008/029: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 982
- vehicles in the UK
- A803
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles. The possibility exists that a fuel line within the scuttle panel area may be in contact with the engine compartment cover. The dealer will fit the routing of the fuel line changed and an additional spacer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a knocking noise and the fuel line becoming damaged with the attendant possibility that a fuel leak may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the routing of the fuel line changed and an additional spacer.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne may be included. Porsche estimates 982 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 A803 or the DVSA reference R/2008/029. 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/2007/179 on 12 Dec 2007, for defective switch console. The one launched after it was R/2008/145 on 9 Oct 2008, for steering could be impaired. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/029, launched 18 February 2008. 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.