Porsche Panamera 4S Recall R/2025/062: Re-program DME Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- ARC0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera 4S vehicles built between 14 October 2016 and 4 October 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: ARC0 Recall campaign - Re-program 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-program 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?
Panamera 4S built between 14 October 2016 and 4 October 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 20 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 ARC0 or the DVSA reference R/2025/062. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macan S, Macan TurboRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/064 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| Cayenne SRe-program DME control unit | Low | R/2025/061 | |
| Cayenne SRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/060 | |
| TaycanChecking HVB cell modules and re-programming BMCe software | Urgent | R/2024/454 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2025/061 on 1 Dec 2024, for re-program DME control unit. The one launched after it was R/2025/063 on 1 Dec 2024, for re-programming 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/2025/062, 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.