Certain 2024 Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles have been identified as being at risk for an oil leak within the engine compartment. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components or exhaust parts, significantly increases the risk of a fire. This safety concern has prompted an investigation and subsequent recall to address the issue.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) first became aware of the problem in April 2024, following a field report that described an oil filter housing with a hairline crack. In response, Land Rover, along with the housing supplier, initiated a thorough investigation. Throughout April and May, the supplier reviewed the reported failures, inspected returned parts, and conducted extensive durability testing on the incorrect material parts. By June 7, 2024, the results of these tests were reported, and the Product Safety and Compliance Committee (PSCC) opened a formal investigation into the matter.

In June 2024, the Recall Determination Committee (RDC) concluded that the issue posed an unreasonable risk to safety, leading to the decision to launch a safety recall to remedy the affected vehicles. This decision was driven by the small number of fires reported as a result of the oil leak concern.

The following 2024 models have been identified as affected by this recall:

2024 Jaguar F-Pace
2024 Land Rover Defender
2024 Land Rover Discovery
2024 Land Rover Range Rover
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Owners of these vehicles will receive official notices asking them to return to their dealers. The necessary repairs will involve replacing the filter housing, oil filter, and O-rings to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicles. Jaguar’s reference number for this recall is H506, and the NHTSA campaign number is 24V-451. Land Rover’s number for this recall is N908 and the NHTSA campaign number is 24V-450.

Jaguar Land Rover North America have identified a concern related to safety affecting certain 2013-2016 Land Rover Range Rover and 2014-2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models. These vehicles were previously repaired under NHTSA recall 19V-392, where drivers were given no indication of an unlatched door condition.

In this recall, customers say they continue to experience unlatched doors with no indication despite having the problem previously repaired. In one instance, there were reports of the door opening while the vehicles was still in motion.

Those receiving notices will be asked to return to their dealers to have the system tested and repaired. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2020. Land Rover’s number for this recall is N476 and the NHTSA campaign number is.20V-387.

Jaguar Land Rover will be asking the owners of certain 2013-2015 Jaguar XF sports cars to return to their dealership to repair a problem that could affect the steering system. According to the defect report filed with the NHTSA, a bolt on the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) could fail leading to the loss of the FEAD. As a result, the driver may experience a battery charge warning lamp illumination, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings and a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) followed by a reduction in steering assist. A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of a vehicle accident. Continue reading

Mercedes Benz will be contacting a small number of S550 Hybrid owners about a problem affecting certain S-Class, C-Class, and M-Class vehicles. According to reports, the circuit board in the high voltage outboard charger may have been manufactured with circuit electrical connections that are too thin. The connection could break and leave the external charging function unavailable and/or the high voltage outboard charger may incorrectly detect the charging cable while the car is being driven. Continue reading

The owner of a 2013 Land Rover RR Sport, leased in September 2012, was returning to his dealership for repairs less than a month after purchasing his vehicle. After nine (9) unsuccessful repair attempts he contacted the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. for advice and to represent him in his demand to have Land Rover repurchase the vehicle. Continue reading