Porsche Cayenne, Panamera Recall R/2019/204: The Selector Lever Cable Plastic Sleeve Does Not Have The Required Durability And May…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 11,745
- vehicles in the UK
- AKB1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne, Panamera vehicles built between 23 July 2002 and 13 September 2016. The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability. The dealer will replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE PLASTIC SLEEVE DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DURABILITY AND MAY BREAK Defect: The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability. Remedy: Replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the selector lever cable plastic sleeve does not have the required durability and may break.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne, Panamera built between 23 July 2002 and 13 September 2016 may be included. Porsche estimates 11,745 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 AKB1 or the DVSA reference R/2019/204. 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 | |
| PanameraRe-coding airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2025/431 | |
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2019/207 on 3 Jul 2019, for fastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly…. The one launched after it was R/2019/251 on 31 Jul 2019, for loudspeaker cover may not have been installed in the door sub frame. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/204, launched 29 July 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.