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NHTSA Recall 15V069000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Land Rover LR4.

2
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (February 27)
NHTSA campaign15V069000
Manufacturer campaignP055
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedFebruary 6, 2015
Owner notificationFebruary 27, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.

Safety risk

If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V069000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover LR42015
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.