Porsche Cayenne S Recall R/2020/255: The Vehicle May Not Meet The Prescribed Emission Limits, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 1,424
- vehicles in the UK
- ALA9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne S vehicles built between 22 May 2015 and 15 December 2017. Some vehicles may not meet prescribed emission limits. The dealer will update the engine and transmission control units. 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 VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PRESCRIBED EMISSION LIMITS Defect: The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits. Remedy: The engine and transmission control units must be updated
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicle may not meet the prescribed emission limits.
The Fix
The dealer will update the engine and transmission control units.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne S built between 22 May 2015 and 15 December 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,424 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 ALA9 or the DVSA reference R/2020/255. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne SRe-program DME control unit | Low | R/2025/061 | |
| Cayenne SRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/060 | |
| Macan S, Macan TurboOn affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values | Low | R/2022/315 | |
| Cayenne, PanameraImprove the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions | Low | R/2022/002 | |
| Boxster, SpyderThe fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs | Book soon | R/2022/035 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2020/211 on 17 Jul 2020, for the four wheel final drive screw joints to the transmission mount have not been tightened…. The one launched after it was R/2021/094 on 17 Mar 2021, for the passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required…. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/255, launched 3 September 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.