Porsche Cayenne, Panamera Recall R/2022/002: Improve The Engine Control System In Terms Of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 8,111
- vehicles in the UK
- WKL5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne, Panamera vehicles built between 3 May 2011 and 3 September 2015. Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions. The dealer will update engine control software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IMPROVE THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM IN TERMS OF NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS Defect: Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions. Remedy: Engine control software will be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions.
The Fix
The dealer will update engine control software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne, Panamera built between 3 May 2011 and 3 September 2015 may be included. Porsche estimates 8,111 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 WKL5 or the DVSA reference R/2022/002. 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 | |
| PanameraRe-coding airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2025/431 | |
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2022/035 on 10 Jan 2022, for the fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs. The one launched after it was R/2022/052 on 18 Feb 2022, for the chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/002, launched 14 January 2022. 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.