Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2019/083: Missing Assignment Within The Software Of The Instrument Cluster, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 1,305
- vehicles in the UK
- AKA0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 30 September 2017 and 7 June 2018. Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect. The dealer will update software of instrument cluster. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MISSING ASSIGNMENT WITHIN THE SOFTWARE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Defect: Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect. Remedy: Update software of instrument cluster.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: missing assignment within the software of the instrument cluster.
The Fix
The dealer will update software of instrument cluster. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 30 September 2017 and 7 June 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,305 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 AKA0 or the DVSA reference R/2019/083. 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/2018/360 on 26 Feb 2019, for if fuel nozzle is turned or not inserted fully into filler tube fuel can get into carbon…. The one launched after it was R/2019/087 on 14 Mar 2019, for missing assignment within the software of the instrument cluster. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/083, launched 14 March 2019. 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.