Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls
30 official safety recalls for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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.
Idler pulley may damage oil sensor
After a high torsion input, the belt idler pulley may over-rotate and damage the oil pressure and temperature sensor. This may cause an engine oil leak and a slip hazard for following road users, especially two-wheeled vehicles. The idler pulley will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AJ20-D6 Idler Pulley Clash
- Defect
- A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will have the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley replaced.
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.
Audio amplifier water damage may disable seat belt chime
Water damage may stop the audio amplifier from producing sound, including the audible warning for an unlatched seat belt, increasing occupant injury risk in a crash. The audio amplifier will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar Audio Amplifier Water Damage
- Defect
- A concern has been identified on certain 2026 model year Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles where the audio amplifiers may have been subject to water damage and may not provide any audio output including no seat belt reminder audible warnings to the driver. A seat belt reminder audible warning chime that does not alert of an unlatched seat belt can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have the audio amplifier replaced.
Seat belt warning chime may not sound
The seat belt warning system may not sound its chime as intended, so occupants may not be alerted that they are unbuckled. This can increase injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the audio amplifier free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
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.
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.
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.
Oil filter housing may crack and leak
The oil filter housing may crack and leak oil into the engine compartment. If the oil reaches hot engine or exhaust parts, it can increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the housing, oil filter and O-rings free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
- 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.
Oil filter housing may crack and leak oil
The oil filter housing may crack and leak pressurised oil onto hot engine components, possibly causing a fire, or onto the road, creating a skid hazard. The housing, filter and associated O-rings will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AJ20-D6 and AJ20-P6 Engine Oil Filter Housing Cracked
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the incorrect specification of plastic was used to manufacture the oil filter housing. This housing may over time and with vehicle use crack. This could result in oil under pressure leaking and coming into contact with hot components of the engine which may result in a fire. Additionally oil may leak onto the road surface posing a skid hazard.
- Remedy
- Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings.
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.
Engine may fail to start, causing loss of drive
The engine may fail to start when needed, leaving the vehicle in electric mode. If the battery can no longer propel it, the vehicle may slow unexpectedly and lose drive. The powertrain control module software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible.
- Defect
- On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible.
- Remedy
- Software update to the Powertrain control module.
Blocked oil gallery may cause an oil leak
An incompletely drilled cam carrier oil gallery may block the oil channel, causing oil to build up at the pressure control valve and lead to an external leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake. The cam carrier will be inspected and replaced if incorrectly machined; associated parts may also need replacement.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- For certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Velar Discovery and Defender vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.
- Defect
- For certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Velar Discovery and Defender vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn�t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.
- Remedy
- The engine cam carrier will be inspected and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found replace it with a correctly machined component. Depending on mileage and engine conditions further associated components may require replacement.
Water pump drive belt may break or detach
The water pump drive belt may become damaged, detach or break, stopping coolant flow through the engine. The engine coolant elbow and turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have the engine coolant elbow replaced. In addition a turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.
Blocked oil channel may cause an oil leak
A blocked engine cam carrier oil channel may cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of fire if oil meets an ignition source. Dealers will inspect and replace the cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
- 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.
Audio amplifier module is missing
Without the audio amplifier module, audio safety features such as seat belt reminders, turn signal sounds and driver assistance warnings may not work, increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will install the missing module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. The vehicles were manufactured without an Audio Amplifier Module (AAM), and therefore will not provide audio safety features, such as seat belt reminders, turn signal sounds, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) warnings.
- Consequence
- Missing audio safety features, such as seat belt reminders, turn signal sounds, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) warnings, can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the missing AAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N725.
- 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 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.
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.
Automatic high beams may not be indicated
The instrument cluster may not indicate when automatic high beams are on, so the driver may not know they could reduce visibility for oncoming traffic and increase crash risk. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. 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
- The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
- 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.
Crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture
A production specification error may cause the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt to fracture. It will be replaced with a bolt made to the correct specification.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- CRANKSHAFT PULLEY RETAINING BOLT MAY FRACTURE
- Defect
- The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture due to a production specification error.
- Remedy
- Replace the crankshaft pulley centre retaining bolt with one that has been manufactured to the correct specification.
Crankshaft pulley bolt may fracture
The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture, potentially causing engine failure and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the bolt free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
- Consequence
- Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
- 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.
Air inlet linkage may cause window fogging
The heating and air conditioning inlet door linkage may detach, leaving condensation or fog on the windows that can restrict the driver’s view. The vehicle software will be updated and the actuator arm replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL TO DE-MIST INTERIOR WINDOWS
- Defect
- The air inlet door linkages to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning may detach become detached and depending on operating mode position cause unexpected severe condensation/fogging of the interior windows. At temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius where the linkage detaches in recirculation mode it may not be able to clear condensation/fog from the inside of the front windscreen or other windows which can restrict the driver�s field of vision and could lead to an increased risk of an accident.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download the latest software to the vehicle. Additionally the actuator arm will be replaced.
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.
Ventilation linkage may prevent windows clearing
Ventilation system linkages may detach, preventing fog or condensation from clearing from the windshield and windows and reducing visibility. Dealers will update the software to limit ventilation actuator movement, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
- Consequence
- If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
- 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 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.
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.