The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
The risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-044 (23V044000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N763 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication |
| Report date | February 2, 2023 |
| Owners notified | March 29, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,724 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2020 Land Rover Defender
- 2021 Land Rover Defender
- 2022 Land Rover Defender
- 2023 Land Rover Defender
- 2022 Land Rover Discovery
- 2023 Land Rover Discovery
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2020 Land Rover Defender engine problems 8
- 2021 Land Rover Defender engine problems 1
- 2022 Land Rover Defender engine problems 7
- 2023 Land Rover Defender engine problems 14
- 2022 Land Rover Discovery engine problems 1
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover engine problems 2
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover engine problems 1
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover engine problems 1
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover engine problems 5
- 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine problems 10
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine problems 14
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine problems 5
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-044 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. 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 6,724 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.