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2019–2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication

NHTSA campaign 23V-044 · February 2, 2023 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
23V044000
Reported
February 2, 2023
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Part
Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
Vehicles affected
About 6,724

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Land Rover Defender (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Land Rover Discovery (2022, 2023); Land Rover Range Rover (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2023). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What is the fix?

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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.