Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls
37 official safety recalls for the Land Rover Discovery Sport from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
DC-DC converter may fail
An electrical overload or software error may cause the DC-DC converter to fail, stopping 12-Volt system charging and potentially causing loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
High-voltage battery may overheat and cause fire
The high-voltage battery may overheat, causing smoke or fire and risking injury or property damage. A retailer will inspect the vehicle and replace the battery pack if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- E-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV Traction Battery Fire Risk
- Defect
- Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may manifest in smoke or fire that may occur underneath the rear of the vehicle where the high voltage traction battery is located. The root cause is not yet known and investigations are continuing. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will be inspected by the retailer and as required at-risk battery packs will be replaced.
DC-DC converter may fail
High electrical demand may overload and disable the DC-DC converter, stopping 12-volt system charging and potentially causing loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Loss of drive power increases crash risk. Dealers will update the central software free of charge; a final remedy is pending.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Gear indicator light may not illuminate
Moisture in the gear shift module may prevent the selected gear indicator light from illuminating. The gear shift module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Gear Shift Module Moisture Ingress
- Defect
- On Affected vehicles it is possible that moisture has entered the Gear Shift Module (GSM) during the assembly process. Under certain conditions there is a risk that this moisture could result in non-illumination of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating the selected gear. Non-illumination of the LED gear indicator adjacent to the shifter would not conform to regulated requirements for automatic transmission control position indicator illumination.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have the Gear Shift Module replaced.
Gear position indicator may fail
Moisture in the gear shift module may cause the gear position indicator light to fail, making it difficult to identify the selected gear and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2025 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, and 2026 Range Rover Evoque, and Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. Moisture may have entered the gear shift module (GSM) during assembly, which can cause the gear shift position indicator light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Consequence
- A gear shift position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission gear position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the GSM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Land Roverâs customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D054 and H566.
Engine may not restart as battery charge falls
A software issue may prevent the engine restarting as the high-voltage battery charge falls in EV mode, causing loss of power without a warning. Software will be updated in the inverter and other modules as needed; an over-the-air update is also available.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) Software Update
- Defect
- On affected vehicles due to a software issue in the Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) it is possible that as the high voltage battery depletes during driving in EV mode the engine may not restart when the state of charge reduces and the vehicle will therefore lose power. There will not be an associated warning to the driver.
- Remedy
- Vehicleâs software to be updated in the Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) and other modules as required to ensure complete cross-module integration. In parallel an over-the-air update will be rolled out and customers who successfully complete this update will not need to visit a retailer.
Turbocharger oil feed pipe may leak
An incorrectly oriented clamp may not secure the turbocharger oil feed pipe sufficiently, risking an oil leak. The pipe O-rings will be replaced and a replacement clamp fitted correctly.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak - Incorrectly Repaired
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the turbocharger oil feed pipe clamp may have been installed in the incorrect orientation. Incorrectly installed pipe clamp will not provide sufficient clamp load and therefore risk an oil leak.
- Remedy
- Replace oil feed pipe O-rings and fit replacement pipe clamp correctly.
Security guidance provided to owners
There is no fault with the vehicle security systems. Owners will receive a letter with guidance on maximising vehicle security and protecting against theft. No repair is required.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Security Guidance
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft.
- Remedy
- Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.
Security software update to reduce theft risk
A software enhancement has been developed to further increase vehicle security and reduce theft risk. The software update will be deployed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Security Enhancement
- Defect
- For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
- Remedy
- The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
Touchscreen may go blank, hiding rearview camera image
The center console touchscreen may go blank at startup, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying and reducing the driver's rear view, which increases crash risk. Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Camera module may overheat and stop displaying images
The near field sensing module may overheat, preventing surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, from displaying. Reduced visibility can increase injury or crash risk. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
- Consequence
- A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Turbocharger oil feed pipe may loosen and leak
The turbocharger oil feed pipe may loosen over time and leak oil. The pipe O-rings will be replaced and an additional clamp installed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak
- Defect
- Affected vehicles have a Turbocharger oil feed pipe that may over time loosen and lead to an oil leak
- Remedy
- Replace the Turbocharger oil feed pipe O-rings and install an additional clamp.
Security software update to reduce theft risk
A software enhancement has been developed to further increase vehicle security and reduce theft risk. The software update will be deployed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Security Enhancement
- Defect
- For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
- Remedy
- The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
Lower A-pillar bolt may be loose
The right-hand lower A-pillar bolt may not be tightened to the correct torque. In a crash, this could impair the body structure and increase the risk of injury. The bolt will be checked and tightened if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Right-hand side lower A Pillar bolt that may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have a right-hand side lower A Pillar bolt that may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In the event of a crash the body structure may be impaired increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Check bolt and tighten to correct torque if necessary.
Lower A-pillar bolt may be loose
An improperly fastened lower A-pillar bolt may reduce the body's structural strength and its ability to protect passengers in a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolt as necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. The lower A-pillar bolt on the right side may be improperly fastened, which can result in reduced structural strength of the body structure.
- Consequence
- A body structure with reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the right side, lower A-pillar bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N871.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front seat belt pretensioner tube may be damaged
A damaged tube may be fitted to the front seat belt retractor. Dealers will inspect the tube and replace the retractor if damage is found.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DAMAGED FRONT SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
- Defect
- Damaged front seat belt pretensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor.
- Remedy
- Inspect the seat belt pretensioner tube for damage and if damage is identified the seat belt retractor will be replaced.
Front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged
Damaged driver or front passenger seat belt pretensioners may prevent the belts from properly restraining occupants, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
- Consequence
- Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture
The driver airbag inflator may rupture when activated, sending metal fragments through the cushion and potentially injuring occupants. The product is being recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- Activation of the driver side airbag can result in inflator rupture which may cause metal fragments to pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Seat belt retractor may release child restraint early
The seat belt automatic locking retractor may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel return hose may be incorrectly manufactured
The rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured. Its date code will be checked and the part replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE RUBBERISED FUEL RETURN HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
- Defect
- The rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured.
- Remedy
- Inspect the date code on the fuel return pipe and replace the part if necessary.
Speedometer and odometer units may change unexpectedly
A software error may switch the speedometer and odometer between miles per hour and kilometres per hour without driver input, causing distraction or confusion that could lead to excessive speed and increase crash risk. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Consequence
- The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Electrical overload may damage transistor
An electrical overload in the 48V system may cause the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor to fail. The software will be updated to mitigate the failure condition.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD MAY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE METAL OZIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR
- Defect
- An electrical overload event in the 48Volt (V) electrical system may cause a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor.
- Remedy
- The vehicles will be updated with the latest software which mitigates the electrical failure condition.
48-volt system may short circuit
Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
An overload in the 48-volt electrical system may cause a component failure and a DCDC converter short circuit, increasing fire risk. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle may not meet required CO2 emissions levels
Vehicles may not routinely achieve the required CO2 emissions levels. The software will be updated to the latest version.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLES FAILED TO ROUTINELY ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED LEVELS OF CO2 EMISSIONS
- Defect
- Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
- Remedy
- Update the vehicle software to the latest version.
Diesel engines may emit excessive CO2
Certain vehicles may emit excessive CO2 and fail to meet the certified condition and applicable emissions requirements. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Environment
- Defect
- Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO² and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by United Kingdom
Fuel rail may leak fuel
Poorly sealed fuel rail end caps may allow fuel vapour or liquid fuel to leak, including into the engine bay. The fuel rail will be replaced with a correctly manufactured one.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK
- Defect
- The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time. This can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the fuel rail with a correctly manufactured version.
Fuel rail end caps may leak
Fuel rail end caps may leak fuel vapour or liquid fuel into the engine bay. If fuel reaches an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, the risk of fire increases. Dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel tank locking ring may be loose
The fuel delivery module retaining ring may be incorrectly fitted, allowing fuel to leak and potentially create a fire or skid hazard. It will be inspected and tightened to specification if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LOCKING RING MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED
- Defect
- The locking ring retaining the fuel delivery module into the fuel tank may not have been correctly assembled onto the fuel tank during the tank assembly process. The driver may smell an increase in fuel odour and in some circumstances with the vehicle static there could be liquid fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire. It is also possible for fuel to leak onto the road surface which in the case of diesel fuel can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the fuel pump module retaining ring ensuring it is tightened to the correct specification if required.
Seat belt pretensioner may not deploy
A faulty initiator mix may prevent the seat belt pretensioner from activating. The pretensioner will be checked and replaced with a quality-assured part if required.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY
- Defect
- It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
Engine harness may chafe and cause engine malfunction
The engine harness may chafe against an engine bracket, causing engine malfunction or, in extreme cases, the engine to cut out. The harness will be inspected and repaired as needed, and a new bracket fitted to secure it.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
- Defect
- Vehicles included in safety recall R/2016/302 (P075) have received a modification which has subsequently been determined as not durable for the life of the vehicle. The engine harness may chafe on an engine bracket and cause engine malfunction. In extreme cases the engine may cut out.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles inspect harness and repair as necessary. Fit new bracket and secure harness.
Seat belt pretensioners may not work properly
The front seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash, leaving occupants inadequately restrained and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and replace them as needed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front lower control arm fasteners may fail
An assembly error may cause front lower control arm fasteners to fail and the steering knuckle to separate, affecting handling and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the connecting hardware free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
- Consequence
- If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission may shift unexpectedly to neutral
Insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness may cause an unexpected shift to neutral, increasing crash risk. Dealers will check the transmission serial number and, if required, update the software to prevent the shift, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel hoses may chafe and leak
Fuel hoses may chafe against the engine cover and wear through, causing a diesel leak. Fuel could reach the exhaust manifold, creating a fire hazard, or the road, creating a skid hazard. The retaining posts will be shortened, washers secured, and damaged hose parts replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK
- Defect
- The under bonnet fuel hoses routed on top of the engine may chafe against a plastic moulded noise suppressing material retaining posts on the underside of the engine top cover. The fuel hoses can over time chafe through the protective sleeve and fuel hose. Should the fuel hose wear through there will be an increased diesel fuel odour due to diesel fuel leaking. If this warning is ignored diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold (potential fire hazard) or onto the road surface (potential skid hazard).
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and ensure the securing washers are pushed fully home. Additionally remove 8mm from the plastic moulded retaining posts. The tape wrapped around the fuel hose protective sleeve and the fuel hose will be visually inspected and replaced if there are signs of damage.
License plate lamp may fall out
A rear license plate lamp may fall out, leaving the plate unlit and making the vehicle difficult to identify at night. Dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Bonded glass panel may detach
Incorrect adhesive preparation chemicals and glass adhesive may have been used when bonded glass was refitted, which could let a panel detach. A dealer will remove affected panels and refit them using the correct bonding agents.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- GLASS PANEL MAY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING
- Defect
- A rework where bonded glass was removed and refitted may have used an incorrect combination of adhesive preparation chemicals and glass adhesive.
- Remedy
- Owner will be instructed to take vehicle to a Land Rover dealer who will remove the affected glazing panels and re-assemble using the correct specification bonding agents.
Engine wiring may short and stop the engine
Contact with the EGR casting may wear through the engine wiring sleeve, exposing wires that could short against the metal valve and cut out the engine with little warning. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null Engine harness contact with the EGR casting (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) can cause the wires within the engine harness protective sleeve to wear through, exposing the actual wires which may short to the metal EGR valve. This could cause the engine to cut out with minimal warning to the driver and potentially cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by United Kingdom
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.