NHTSA Recall 23V031000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention) and software (electrical system)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 868 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Land Rover Range Rover PHEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V031000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N742 |
| Components | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | January 26, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover PHEV and 2020-2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Safety risk
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N742.
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 23V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover PHEV | 2020, 2021 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV | 2020, 2021, 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.