Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2021/182: There Is A Possibility That A Crack Formation Could Occur On The Engine Cylinder Bores, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- AMB1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 28 September 2020 and 7 December 2020. A crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores. The dealer will replace the engine on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK FORMATION COULD OCCUR ON THE ENGINE CYLINDER BORES Defect: There is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores. Remedy: The engine on the affected vehicles will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 28 September 2020 and 7 December 2020 may be included. Porsche estimates 2 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 AMB1 or the DVSA reference R/2021/182. 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/2021/151 on 5 May 2021, for a possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not…. The one launched after it was R/2021/176 on 16 Jun 2021, for the lower trailing arms on the right front axle may not meet specifications. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/182, launched 1 June 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.