Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 13, 2020
Porsche 2020 Cayenne Power Train Recall: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk
Porsche recalls certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles with a potential transmission fluid leak risk due to an insufficient weld on the transmission oil pipe. Owners should contact Porsche for free inspection and repair.
Porsche is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles because a weld issue on the transmission oil pipe could cause transmission fluid leaks while driving, making roads slippery and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the transmission oil pipe inspected and repaired by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79964-porsche-2020-cayenne-power-train-recall-transmission-fluid-leak-risk.
“Porsche 2020 Cayenne Power Train Recall: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79964-porsche-2020-cayenne-power-train-recall-transmission-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V271000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V271000).
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles due to a potential transmission fluid leak that could increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on May 13, 2020. Dealers will inspect and replace the oil pipe if necessary.
How to tell if you have it
Porsche Cayenne, 2020
What to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
The hazard
An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF). If this fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has 95 other recalls on record since March 30, 2010. Recent similar recalls include a Porsche Cayenne back view camera malfunction risk (Dec. 19, 2025), a Porsche Panamera fuel leak fire risk (Sept. 23, 2025), and a Porsche Panamera suspension handling risk (July 15, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Nissan Sentra drive power loss crash risk (June 26, 2026), a Nissan Rogue engine failure fire risk (Feb. 12, 2026), and a Ford Bronco transmission wear crash risk (April 14, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Porsche Cayenne has a transmission oil pipe with an insufficient weld. The recall started September 8, 2020, and applies to specific vehicles.
Brand
Porsche
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a transmission oil pipe inspection and repair.
Get Transmission Oil Pipe Inspected
Dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V271000 — Porsche 2020 Cayenne Power Train Recall: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk
Hello,
I own a Porsche 2020 Cayenne Power Train Recall: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk that is covered by recall 20V271000 from Porsche.
The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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