Land Rover Recall 15V-069: Engine and engine cooling – engine

Affected: 2015 Land Rover LR4, 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Filed with NHTSA on February 6, 2015, covering about 2 vehicles.

The problem

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.

The risk

If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-069 (15V069000)
Manufacturer numberP055
ManufacturerLand Rover
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Engine
Report dateFebruary 6, 2015
Owners notifiedFebruary 27, 2015
Vehicles affected2
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the engine & cooling

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-069 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.