The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V069000·Announced 2015-02-06

Land Rover Recalls 2015 LR4 and Range Rover Sport for Engine Defect

Land Rover is recalling two 2015 vehicles due to improperly torqued engine bolts that could cause the engine to seize, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine seizure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling one 2015 Range Rover Sport and one 2015 LR4 vehicle. The recall involves specific vehicles manufactured in November 2014. The defect concerns the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines, where connecting rod bolts may have been improperly torqued.

If the connecting rod separates from the crankshaft, the engine may seize. An engine seizure creates an increased risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER LR4, RANGE ROVER SPORT
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LR4
  • RANGE ROVER SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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