Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2016/069: Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 13,680
- vehicles in the UK
- AG02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 15 January 2011 and 11 January 2016. The circlip on the bearing bracket for the pedals may detach. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the fitment of the circlip and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The circlip on the bearing bracket for the pedals may detach. If this occurs the brake pedal will become unsecured axially and come out of one of the two bearings leading to decreased brake functionality.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The circlip on the bearing bracket for the pedals may detach. If this occurs the brake pedal will become unsecured axially and come out of one of the two bearings leading to decreased brake functionality. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fitment of the circlip and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to decreased brake functionality.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the fitment of the circlip and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 15 January 2011 and 11 January 2016 may be included. Porsche estimates 13,680 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 AG02 or the DVSA reference R/2016/069. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2015/212 on 2 Nov 2015, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/161 on 7 Jul 2016, for seat belt restraint function may be impaired in the event of a collision. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/069, launched 31 March 2016. 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.