NHTSA Recall 22V523000: Pretensioner (seat belts)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,927 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V523000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N720 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | July 21, 2022 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V523000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2022 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2022 |
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.