Land Rover Recall 16V-614: Power train – automatic transmission

Affected: 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2014–2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Filed with NHTSA on August 23, 2016, covering about 10,455 vehicles.

The problem

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

The risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-614 (16V614000)
Manufacturer numberP091
ManufacturerLand Rover
ComponentPower train › Automatic transmission
Report dateAugust 23, 2016
Owners notifiedOctober 14, 2016
Vehicles affected10,455
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-614 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 10,455 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.