Recall 19V840 affects 3,444 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque SUVs for a headliner metal plate defect. Free repair at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 3,444 2020 Range Rover Evoque SUVs because a metal plate bonded to the headliner can come loose after very cold temperatures weaken the adhesive. In a crash that deploys the side curtain air bags, the plate can detach and strike occupants, raising injury risk; Land Rover dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is a metal plate bonded to the headliner in the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The headliner is the interior roof panel above the seats. In normal use, that plate is supposed to stay attached while the side curtain airbag deploys from the roof area during a serious side-impact crash.
In recall 19V840, the adhesive bond holding the plate to the headliner loses strength after exposure to cold temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit). If the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to deploy the side curtain airbag, the weakened bond can let the metal plate separate from the headliner. Once loose, the plate can move through the passenger compartment and strike an occupant.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not see a dashboard light, hear a noise, or feel a change in normal driving that shows the adhesive bond has weakened.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 3,444 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the side curtain air bags, a metal plate can detach from the headliner and strike occupants, increasing injury risk. Schedule the repair soon so the plate and headliner are taped before a crash occurs. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free headliner fleece-tape repair that secures the metal plate.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V840 or Land Rover recall N412 when you call.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions before the dealer visit.
- Complete the repair before relying on side curtain air bag protection in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician applies self-adhesive fleece tape to the metal plate and to the driver and passenger sides of the headliner. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Land Rover has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for related headliner repairs. Ask Land Rover customer service or the dealer service desk what documentation they need for a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 21, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 5, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 5, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 17, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 27, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V840?
Recall 19V840 covers 3,444 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles with a headliner metal plate adhesive bond that can fail after very cold temperatures. Land Rover dealers apply self-adhesive fleece tape to the plate and headliner for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V840. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the headliner plate repair. Reference recall number 19V840 or Land Rover recall N412 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Land Rover dealers will apply self-adhesive fleece tape to the metal plate and the driver and passenger sides of the headliner free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is occupant injury during a crash that deploys the side curtain air bags. If the adhesive bond fails, the metal plate can detach from the headliner and strike people inside the vehicle.
What if I bought this Range Rover Evoque used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2020 Range Rover Evoque is included, then contact a franchised Land Rover dealer for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V840000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V840 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V840000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →