The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-297 (26V297000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | D105 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices |
| Report date | May 12, 2026 |
| Owners notified | July 7, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 76 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-297 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76 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.