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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Recall 21V168: Knee airbag may not fully protect driver in crash

NHTSA campaign 21V168, reported March 11, 2021, 250 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee airbag may come loose, which could let the cushion unfold from its airbag module housing.

In a crash, a knee airbag that has unfolded may not give the driver full protection, which raises the risk of injury.

Land Rover will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the left-side lower knee airbag module free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 (recall N566), and can check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V168Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, which could result in the cushion unfolding from the air bag module housing.
Risk
In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag may not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N566.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2020