00:49 22-04-2026

Volkswagen and Porsche recall Touareg and Cayenne diesel SUVs over EGR compliance

Volkswagen and Porsche have announced a recall for Touareg and Cayenne SUVs built in 2010 and 2011. In total, 34,424 vehicles worldwide are covered by the campaign. The reason is that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system does not comply with European emissions legislation.

An emissions compliance issue resurfacing years later

The case concerns diesel models in which the EGR valve strategy depends on ambient temperature. That setup does not comply with EU Regulation No. 715/2007 or with the 2022 rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which tightened emissions requirements.

The recall affects 24,524 Volkswagen Touareg models and 10,900 Porsche Cayennes. Despite the vehicles now being more than 15 years old, the issue remains relevant because of environmental compliance rules and inspection requirements.

The fix is a software update

Unlike a typical recall campaign, no hardware replacement is required here. The manufacturer will limit the repair to a software update for the engine and transmission control units.

It is a relatively simple fix, but one that directly affects the vehicle’s environmental performance. In some countries, non-compliance of this kind can lead to problems during mandatory roadworthiness inspections.

The situation shows that the fallout from Dieselgate continues to shape the market years later. European regulators are tightening oversight, and carmakers are being forced to revisit older models.