The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V044000·Announced 2023-02-02

Land Rover vehicles recalled for engine oil leak fire risk

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain 2019-2023 Land Rover vehicles because the engine cam carrier oil channel may become blocked, causing an oil leak that could increase fire risk. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural defect affecting the engine oil circulation system with a real fire hazard from oil leaks in the presence of ignition sources. However, no injuries, fires, or property damage have been reported, placing it in the risk-of-harm category without yet-manifested incidents.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2023 Land Rover vehicles, including the Discovery, Range Rover, Defender, and Range Rover Velar models. The engine cam carrier oil channel may become blocked, which can result in an oil leak. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The recall affects 6,724 vehicles across multiple model years (2019-2023). Owners whose vehicles are affected received notification letters mailed on March 29, 2023.

To remedy this issue, authorized Land Rover dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary at no charge. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 to schedule service, or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR, RANGE ROVER SPORT, DISCOVERY, DEFENDER
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Engine / Oil System
Hazard
Affected units
6,724

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 (5)

  • RANGE ROVER VELAR
  • RANGE ROVER SPORT
  • DISCOVERY
  • DEFENDER
  • RANGE ROVER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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