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NHTSA Recall 25V089000: Knee bolster (air bags)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,270 vehicles. It affects 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

1,270
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (June 6)
NHTSA campaign25V089000
Manufacturer campaignN979
ComponentAIR BAGS › KNEE BOLSTER
Report receivedFebruary 13, 2025
Owner notificationJune 6, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.

Safety risk

An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N979. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall 21V-168.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V089000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2020

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.