PORSCHE CAYENNE (2020) recall — Electrical System
Porsche recalls certain 2020 Cayenne models due to brake pad wear warnings failing, risking unresponsive braking. Owners must contact Porsche by Dec 13, 2019 for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling specific 2020 Cayenne models because the vehicle may not warn drivers when brake pads are worn, increasing crash risk during braking. This affects safety compliance with federal brake standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79966-porsche-2020-cayenne-electrical-system-recall-brake-pad-warning-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79966-porsche-2020-cayenne-electrical-system-recall-brake-pad-warning-failure · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V735000
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“Porsche 2020 Cayenne Electrical System Recall: Brake Pad Warning Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79966-porsche-2020-cayenne-electrical-system-recall-brake-pad-warning-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #19V735000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V735000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster fails to display a visual warning when brake pads are worn out. This means drivers may not know when brakes need replacement, potentially causing unresponsive braking and increasing crash risk during emergency stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Porsche Cayenne models with the specific electrical system issue are most at risk, particularly drivers who rely on brake pad warnings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Porsche Cayenne has the electrical system issue. The recall includes vehicles with the specific model codes mentioned in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule the free reprogramming of the instrument cluster.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when brake pads are worn out, causing vehicles to fail federal brake safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall includes specific 2020 Porsche Cayenne models listed in the official notice, including the Cayenne Coupe and Turbo Coupe variants.
Is there a deadline for action?
The recall began December 13, 2019, but the remedy is free and available to owners without a specific deadline.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V735000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 19V735000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign. 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.
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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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V735000 (October 16, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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