Recall 15V093 covers 61,793 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs for passenger air bag misclassification. Free dealer software update.
Land Rover is recalling 61,793 2013-2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles because the occupant classification system can misread a lightweight adult front passenger and disable the passenger air bag. If that air bag is off in a crash, injury risk increases; Land Rover dealers will update the system free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The occupant classification system in the 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport reads the front passenger seat to decide whether the occupant is an adult, a child seat, or an empty seat. That decision tells the air bag system whether the front passenger air bag should stay active or be turned off.
On affected vehicles, the system can misread a lightweight adult passenger as a secured child seat when the vehicle is driven on very smooth roads. The problem comes from the system's dynamic algorithm, which watches pressure and acceleration signals from the seat. If those signals stay below the child-seat threshold for longer than 32 seconds, the system classifies the adult passenger incorrectly and disables the passenger air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can see the "Passenger Airbag Off" lamp while an adult is sitting in the front passenger seat, but by then the system has already made the wrong classification.
Who's affected?
Spans Range Rover and Range Rover Sport across the 2013, 2014, and 2015 model years, all tied to the same air bag system component.
| 2013 Land Rover Range Rover | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2014 Land Rover Range Rover | air bag system |
| 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | air bag system |
| 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | air bag system |
| 2015 Land Rover Range Rover | air bag system |
| Units affected | 61,793 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a crash, the passenger has less crash protection and faces increased risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the occupant classification software update soon, especially if the front passenger seat is used. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover or Range Rover Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free OCS software update that keeps the front passenger air bag from being disabled for a lightweight adult passenger.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V093 when you call.
- Avoid seating a lightweight adult in the front passenger seat until the software update is complete.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician updates the occupant classification system software. That software helps decide whether the front passenger air bag stays enabled for a light adult passenger, so the update corrects how the system classifies the seat occupant. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Land Rover has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for an OCS software repair tied to this recall, ask Land Rover customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 18, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| February 26, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 9, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 17, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 17, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V093?
Recall 15V093 covers 61,793 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs with an occupant classification system defect. A light-weight adult front passenger can be misclassified, which can disable the passenger air bag in a crash. Land Rover dealers will update the OCS software for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover or Range Rover Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 15V093. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the OCS software update. Reference recall number 15V093 or Land Rover recall P059 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Land Rover says dealers will update the OCS software free of charge. The repair applies at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced front-passenger air bag protection in a crash. If the OCS misclassifies a light-weight adult passenger, the passenger air bag can be disabled, increasing injury risk. The dealer repair is the free OCS software update.
What if I bought my Land Rover Range Rover or Range Rover Sport used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer with recall number 15V093 or Land Rover recall P059.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V093000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V093 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V093000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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