Recall 12V485 affects 36 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles for incorrectly installed windshields. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 36 2012 Range Rover SUVs because the windshield installation does not meet the required bond. In a crash, the listed risk is windshield separation from the vehicle, which increases injury risk for occupants; the dealer repair will be free once Land Rover makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The windshield on the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is the front glass panel bonded to the body around the windshield opening. It gives the driver a clear forward view, keeps wind and water out of the cabin, and depends on a secure factory seal to stay properly seated.
On affected Range Rover vehicles, the windshield was installed incorrectly during manufacturing. That means the glass or its bonding area did not meet the intended installation condition, so the windshield is not secured the way Land Rover designed it to be secured. The recall is about that installation, not normal glass wear or a chip from road debris.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect comes from how the windshield was fitted at the factory, so a vehicle can look normal even when the recall applies.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 36 |
Not every 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a crash occurs, the windshield can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. No warning sign is listed for owners before a crash reveals the issue, so confirm your VIN and arrange the dealer repair if included. Repair will be free at any franchised Land Rover dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to ask whether the free windshield replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V485 when you call.
- Schedule the windshield replacement that fixes the incorrectly installed windshield.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions about the recall or owner notice.
What happens at the repair
Land Rover's remedy is to replace the windshield that was installed incorrectly during production. Because the current remedy status is not listed, confirm repair availability for the VIN before arranging service. Once the repair is available, a Land Rover technician removes the affected windshield and installs a replacement windshield. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The recall began on October 29, 2012.
Timeline
| October 4, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 29, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V485?
Recall 12V485 covers 36 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles with windshields that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. In a crash, the windshield can come loose and raise injury risk for occupants. Land Rover dealers replace the windshield for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V485. If it is included, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the windshield replacement. Reference recall number 12V485 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Land Rover dealers replace the affected windshield free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2012, so the dealer repair path is already open.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the windshield can come loose in a crash. A windshield that separates from the vehicle raises injury risk for occupants, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free windshield replacement with a franchised Land Rover dealer if your Range Rover is included.
What if I bought this Range Rover used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Land Rover notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Range Rover is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer with recall number 12V485.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V485000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V485 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V485000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →