Porsche Cayenne, Panamera Recall R/2019/391: Due To Faulty Software The Display Logic Of The Brake Wear Indicator Is Not Fulfilled…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 6,250
- vehicles in the UK
- AKB8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne, Panamera vehicles built between 13 April 2016 and 30 August 2019. The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect. The recall notice describes the fix as: the instrument cluster must be re-programmed with updated software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE THE DISPLAY LOGIC OF THE BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR IS NOT FULFILLED SUFFICIENTLY Defect: The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect. Remedy: The instrument cluster must be re-programmed with updated software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: due to faulty software the display logic of the brake wear indicator is not fulfilled sufficiently.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the instrument cluster must be re-programmed with updated software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne, Panamera built between 13 April 2016 and 30 August 2019 may be included. Porsche estimates 6,250 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 AKB8 or the DVSA reference R/2019/391. 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/2019/250 on 23 Aug 2019, for air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor. The one launched after it was R/2019/394 on 19 Nov 2019, for emission values may be higher on affected vehicles with high mileage. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/391, launched 12 November 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.