The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-219 (22V219000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N678 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| Report date | April 5, 2022 |
| Owners notified | July 29, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 14,812 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-219 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 14,812 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.