The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
The risk
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-154 (17V154000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N026 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | March 9, 2017 |
| Owners notified | April 21, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 205 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-154 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 205 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.