Recall 16V444 covers 32 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles with driver air bags that do not inflate properly. Free dealer repair once available.
Land Rover is recalling 32 2016 LR4 vehicles because the driver-side frontal air bag has an inflation defect. In a crash, improper air bag inflation increases the risk of injury to the driver, and the Land Rover dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The driver side frontal air bag in the 2016 Land Rover LR4 is the cushion built into the steering wheel area. In a frontal crash, the inflator releases gas into that cushion so it fills between the driver and the front of the cabin. The timing matters because the bag has to be inflated as the driver moves forward.
On affected LR4 vehicles, a manufacturing error left part of the inflator canister malformed. That canister controls how gas flows into the air bag during deployment. Because the gas flow is wrong, the cushion does not fully inflate in the required time, so the air bag does not provide the protection it was designed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the inflator, so an owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see anything unusual in normal driving.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Land Rover LR4 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 32 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Land Rover LR4 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver side frontal air bag does not inflate properly in a crash, the driver faces a higher risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign, so confirm your VIN and arrange the recall work once the repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Land Rover dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Land Rover LR4 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Land Rover's owner notice before scheduling the free driver-side frontal air-bag replacement.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer after Land Rover opens the remedy, and ask for the air-bag replacement that fixes the improper-inflation risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V444 when you call.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions about the repair timing.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is to replace the driver side frontal air bag. Once the repair is available, a Land Rover technician will remove the affected air bag and install the replacement at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Land Rover's general reimbursement plan is on file for owners who already paid for a related repair before the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and payment records, then ask Land Rover customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 16, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| June 21, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 5, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V444?
Recall 16V444 covers 32 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles with driver side frontal air bags that can fail to inflate properly. The safety concern is driver injury in a crash if the air bag fails to deploy as intended. Land Rover dealers replace the driver side frontal air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Land Rover LR4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific LR4 is included in recall 16V444. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the driver side frontal air bag replacement. Reference Land Rover recall number P086 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Land Rover dealers replace the driver side frontal air bag free of charge under recall 16V444.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is driver injury in a crash. Recall 16V444 involves a driver side frontal air bag that can fail to inflate properly, leaving the driver with less crash protection than intended. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair if your LR4 is included.
What if I bought my Land Rover LR4 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. If you bought the LR4 used or never received a letter, check your VIN, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer and reference recall 16V444 or Land Rover number P086.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V444000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V444 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V444000 |
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)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →