The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
The risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-523 (22V523000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N720 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Pretensioner |
| Report date | July 21, 2022 |
| Owners notified | September 16, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,927 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-523 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,927 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.