Land Rover Recalls 2026 Range Rover Models for Seat Belt Warning
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Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 228 units of 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles because the seat belt warning chime may not activate as intended.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles, with a total of 228 units affected.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the audio amplifier free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 10, 2026, with additional letters mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
Why This Matters
A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V297000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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