The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V271000·Announced 2020-05-13

Porsche Recalls 2020 Cayenne for Transmission Oil Pipe Weld Defect

Porsche is recalling 2020 Cayenne vehicles because an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause fluid leaks, potentially making roads slippery and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE CAYENNE
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,805

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CAYENNE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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