Land Rover Recall 21V-668: Seat belts – retractor

Affected: 2021 Land Rover Defender, 2020–2021 Land Rover Discovery, 2020–2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on August 26, 2021, covering about 32,687 vehicles.

The problem

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

The risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-668 (21V668000)
Manufacturer numberN630
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
ComponentSeat belts › Front › Retractor
Report dateAugust 26, 2021
Owners notifiedOctober 20, 2021
Vehicles affected32,687
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-668 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 32,687 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.