Porsche Cayenne S Recall R/2025/060: Re-programming DME Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- ARC2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayenne S vehicles built between 11 March 2016 and 4 September 2017. The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ARC2 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit Defect: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle. Remedy: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: re-programming DME control unit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne S built between 11 March 2016 and 4 September 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 19 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 ARC2 or the DVSA reference R/2025/060. 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 SThe vehicle may not meet the prescribed emission limits | Low | R/2020/255 | |
| Macan S, Macan TurboRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/064 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| Panamera 4SRe-program DME control unit | Low | R/2025/062 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2024/454 on 11 Nov 2024, for checking HVB cell modules and re-programming BMCe software. The one launched after it was R/2025/061 on 1 Dec 2024, for re-program DME control unit. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/060, launched 1 December 2024. 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.