Recall 16V614 covers 10,455 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport vehicles for unintended neutral shifts. Free repair at Land Rover dealers.
Land Rover is recalling 10,455 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport vehicles because insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness can let the transmission unexpectedly shift to neutral. If that happens, crash risk increases, and Land Rover dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The automatic transmission in a 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport chooses the gear and sends engine power to the wheels. Inside that system, the transmission sensor cluster and its wire harness carry electrical signals about transmission position. Each crimp is a squeezed metal connection that holds a wire to a terminal and lets that signal pass cleanly.
On affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness has sensor-cluster connections with insufficient crimps. That means the wire connection is not held tightly enough. If the signal is interrupted, the transmission no longer receives the position information it needs, and the vehicle shifts unexpectedly into neutral.
Because this fault is inside the wiring connection, the driver gets no dependable advance symptom from the vehicle. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport across the 2014 and 2015 model years; automatic transmission is the shared component.
| 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | automatic transmission |
| 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 10,455 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected shift to neutral cuts power to the wheels and increases the risk of a crash, especially when traffic around you expects steady acceleration. If the vehicle loses drive, steer to a safe place, stop, and contact a Land Rover dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free transmission inspection and software update that prevents an unexpected shift into neutral.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V614 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull over safely if the vehicle shifts into neutral.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions about scheduling or repair status.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician checks the automatic transmission serial number to confirm whether the vehicle needs the software update. If it does, the technician updates the transmission software so the transmission does not shift into neutral because of the faulty crimp in the harness. The recall repair is free, including the inspection and any required software update.
Timeline
| August 23, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| August 24, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 14, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 14, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V614?
Recall 16V614 covers 10,455 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport vehicles with transmission wire-harness crimps that can let the transmission unexpectedly shift to neutral. Land Rover dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and update the transmission software for free when required.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V614. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer and ask for recall P091. The dealer will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and perform the software update for free when required.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Land Rover will provide the inspection and required transmission software update free of charge at a franchised Land Rover dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected shift to neutral while driving. If the transmission shifts to neutral, the vehicle loses drive power, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the dealer inspection and required software update if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought my Land Rover used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received a Land Rover owner letter, check your VIN and reference recall 16V614 or Land Rover recall P091 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V614000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V614 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V614000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- 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 →