Recall 23V-044
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recalled the 2020 to 2023 Land Rover Defender and 4 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, oil/lubrication).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-044
- Reported
- February 2, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 6,724 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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-[removed]. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Defender 2020 to 2023
- Land Rover Discovery 2022 to 2023
- Land Rover Range Rover 2020 to 2023
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019 to 2023
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2023