Vehicle recallDVSA
Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender recalled over an electrical or software fault
For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Range Rover
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 25/09/2020 – 26/02/2024
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- N888
Range Rover Sport
- Build dates
- 11/08/2021 – 26/02/2024
- Manufacturer reference
- N888
Defender
- Build dates
- 02/04/2019 – 27/02/2024
- Manufacturer reference
- N888
What to do now
Some Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender need a software or electrical fix.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.
Repairs and costs
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.
The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/147). Quoted as issued.
Summary
For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
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.
Models
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Defender
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender being recalled?
Some Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender need a software or electrical fix. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.