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Campaign 21V168 Posted March 11, 2021 250 units

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Recall 21V168: Air Bag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 21V168 covers 250 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque SUVs for a loose knee air bag cover. Free repair at franchised Land Rover dealers.

Land Rover is recalling 250 2020 Range Rover Evoque SUVs because the left-side lower knee air bag cushion cover can come loose and let the cushion unfold from its housing. In a crash, the unfolded knee air bag can leave the driver with less protection, increasing injury risk; Land Rover dealers will repair it free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The lower knee air bag module in the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque sits below the driver-side dash. In a crash, the air bag cushion is designed to deploy from that module and help control driver leg movement. A cover holds the folded cushion inside the module housing until it is needed.

On the recalled vehicles, the cover on the left-side lower knee air bag was installed with an uncontrolled manual process at the supplier. The adhesive on that cover can degrade, letting the cover come loose. Once that happens, the folded cushion can partly unfold from the module housing before any crash occurs.

The problem is hidden behind the lower dash, so an owner will not see a clear symptom during normal driving. There is no warning sign before failure.

Who's affected?

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque air bag system
Units affected250
Field incidentsNHTSA 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, the driver knee air bag can provide less protection than intended, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign for this issue, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free left-side lower knee air bag module replacement that keeps the knee air bag cushion secured in its housing.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V168 and Land Rover recall N566 when you call.
  4. Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
  5. Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete, since the knee air bag does not give full driver protection in a crash unless it stays secured.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Land Rover technician replaces the left-side lower knee air bag module, including the cushion cover and module housing covered by recall 21V168. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through Land Rover's new vehicle warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles are still under warranty. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.

ReimbursementWarranty coverage applies

Timeline

March 11, 2021 NHTSA published the recall
March 25, 2021 Dealer notification began
March 25, 2021 Dealer notification ended
May 3, 2021 Owner notification mailed
May 7, 2021 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
May 7, 2021 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V168?

Recall 21V168 covers 250 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles with a left-side lower knee air bag module defect. The cushion cover can come loose, letting the cushion unfold from the module housing. Land Rover dealers will replace the module 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 21V168. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule replacement of the left-side lower knee air bag module. Reference Land Rover recall N566 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Land Rover will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module free of charge at any franchised Land Rover dealer.

What is the safety risk in recall 21V168?

The safety risk is reduced driver protection in a crash. Under recall 21V168, the knee air bag cushion can unfold from the module housing, and the air bag can fail to provide full protection for the driver, increasing injury risk.

What if I bought my Range Rover Evoque used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer and reference recall N566.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V168000
Land Rover customer service1-800-637-6837
NHTSA recall #21V168
NHTSA recall # (full)21V168000

Source documents

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 →