CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A blocked oil channel in the engine cam carrier can cause oil to leak from the engine. If that leaking oil reaches an ignition source, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the engine cam carrier and replace it and any related components as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or with your authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Land Rover Defender | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery | 20222023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2020202120222023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 20192020202120222023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2023 |