Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2021/151: A Possibility That Lock Nuts Were Installed On The Rear Axle Trailing Arms That Were Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 5 May 2021
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- AMA9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 16 September 2020 and 31 October 2020. A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field. The dealer will replace the lock nuts on the axle trailing arms of the rear axle with nuts manufactured in accordance with the specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A POSSIBILITY THAT LOCK NUTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS THAT WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE REQUIRED PARAMETER FIELD Defect: A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field. Remedy: The lock nuts on the axle trailing arms of the rear axle must be replaced with nuts manufactured in accordance with the specifications.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the lock nuts on the axle trailing arms of the rear axle with nuts manufactured in accordance with the specifications.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 16 September 2020 and 31 October 2020 may be included. Porsche estimates 50 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 AMA9 or the DVSA reference R/2021/151. 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/2021/127 on 16 Apr 2021, for individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have…. The one launched after it was R/2021/182 on 1 Jun 2021, for there is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/151, launched 5 May 2021. 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.