NHTSA Recall 25V016000: Software (back over prevention) and video (touch)screen/monitor/unit (equipment)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,370 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V016000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N972 |
| Components | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › INFOTAINMENT › VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT |
| Report received | January 16, 2025 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V016000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2023, 2024 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 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.