NHTSA Recall 23V044000: Oil/lubrication (engine and engine cooling)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,724 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N763 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OIL/LUBRICATION |
| Report received | February 2, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Safety risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
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 23V044000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2023 |
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.