Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2020/091: The Data Version Of The Engine Control Unit Must Be Updated To Improve The Nitrogen Oxide…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 1,456
- vehicles in the UK
- ALA1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 16 August 2012 and 24 November 2017. Some vehicles may not meet prescribed emission limits. The dealer will update the engine control unit in order to improve the engine control system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may not meet prescribed emission limits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DATA VERSION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MUST BE UPDATED TO IMPROVE THE NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS Defect: The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits. Remedy: The engine control unit must be updated in order to improve the engine control system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the data version of the engine control unit must be updated to improve the nitrogen oxide emissions.
The Fix
The dealer will update the engine control unit in order to improve the engine control system.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 16 August 2012 and 24 November 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,456 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 ALA1 or the DVSA reference R/2020/091. 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/2020/046 on 5 Mar 2020, for bottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the…. The one launched after it was R/2020/141 on 27 May 2020, for the tightness of the quick connector of the fuel supply line may not be ensured. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/091, launched 20 March 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.