Porsche 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, 718 Spyder Recall R/2020/026: The Tightness Of The High Pressure Fuel Line On Cylinder Bank 2 Cannot Be Guaranteed Due…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 157
- vehicles in the UK
- ALA0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, 718 Spyder vehicles built between 17 July 2019 and 15 January 2020. Cylinder bank 2 high-pressure fuel line might not be tight. The dealer will replace the high-pressure fuel line and sensor on cylinder bank 2. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Cylinder bank 2 high-pressure fuel line might not be tight.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TIGHTNESS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE ON CYLINDER BANK 2 CANNOT BE GUARANTEED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR Defect: Cylinder bank 2 high-pressure fuel line might not be tight Remedy: Replace the high-pressure fuel line and sensor on cylinder bank 2.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the tightness of the high pressure fuel line on cylinder bank 2 cannot be guaranteed due to a manufacturing error.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high-pressure fuel line and sensor on cylinder bank 2.
Are You Affected?
718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, 718 Spyder built between 17 July 2019 and 15 January 2020 may be included. Porsche estimates 157 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 ALA0 or the DVSA reference R/2020/026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, 718 SpyderConnecting rods installed may not be to specification | Low | R/2021/139 | |
| 718 Boxster, 718 Caymen, Boxster, Carrera and 2 moreAir bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor | Urgent | R/2019/250 | |
| CayenneCheck the high-pressure pump connections and if necessary replace the high-pressure pumps including fuel lines | Urgent | R/2025/432 | |
| MacanBottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2020/046 | |
| CayenneIf fuel nozzle is turned or not inserted fully into filler tube fuel can get into carbon canister in fuel tank system | Urgent | R/2018/360 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2020/108 on 13 Dec 2019, for there is a possibility that the hazard warning lights will not be activated after pressing…. The one launched after it was R/2020/046 on 5 Mar 2020, for bottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/026, launched 5 February 2020. 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.