Recall 17V154 covers 205 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs for a passenger air bag defect. Free dealer repair.
Land Rover is recalling 205 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs because the passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator can fail to ignite during a crash. If that happens, the passenger air bag will not deploy, increasing injury risk; Land Rover dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator module in the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport sits inside the passenger air bag assembly. During a crash, the initiator starts the chemical reaction that fills the air bag, so the bag can deploy in front of the passenger.
On affected SUVs, the initiator can fail because the chemical mix used for activation was built to the wrong specification. If that initiator does not ignite in a crash, the passenger frontal air bag does not inflate as intended. The seat belt still matters, but the air bag system loses a key layer of crash protection for the front passenger.
Owners will not hear, smell, or feel this defect during normal driving. There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up only when the passenger frontal air bag is commanded to deploy in a crash and the initiator fails to light.
Who's affected?
Covers both Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models with the same front air bag component.
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | front air bag |
| Units affected | 205 |
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?
If the inflator initiator fails, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a crash. That leaves the front passenger with less crash protection and increases the risk of injury. Schedule the recall repair soon, especially if the front passenger seat is used often. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Land Rover Range Rover or Range Rover Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag replacement, which fixes an inflator initiator that can keep the passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V154 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician replaces the front passenger air bag covered by recall 17V154. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Land Rover has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a related front passenger air bag repair before the recall notice, ask Land Rover customer service or the dealer how the plan applies to your repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 9, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 14, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 1, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V154?
Recall 17V154 covers 205 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles with a passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator that can fail to ignite during a crash. If that happens, the passenger air bag will not deploy. Land Rover dealers will replace the front passenger air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Land Rover Range Rover or Range Rover Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Land Rover is included in recall 17V154. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule front passenger air bag replacement. Reference recall number 17V154 or Land Rover recall N026 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Land Rover will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a crash. Recall 17V154 concerns the inflator initiator for that air bag. If it fails to ignite, the passenger loses that crash protection, which raises injury risk.
What if I bought my Land Rover used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Range Rover or Range Rover Sport is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer and reference recall 17V154.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V154000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V154 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V154000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →