Recall 21V668 covers 32,687 2020-2022 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender vehicles with faulty seat belt retractors. Repair is free at Land Rover dealers.
Land Rover is recalling 32,687 2020-2022 Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender vehicles under recall 21V668 because the seat belt automatic locking retractors can deactivate too soon. A child restraint system that is not secured properly can increase injury risk in a crash, and Land Rover dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt retractor is the spool mechanism that feeds and locks the belt. In these 2020-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender vehicles, the affected front or rear seat belt is also supposed to hold a child restraint tightly when the automatic locking retractor is engaged.
That automatic locking mode keeps the belt from feeding back out after you pull it all the way out and tighten a child seat. A supplier manufacturing issue affected the small lever inside the retractor. The lever can switch out of automatic locking mode too early and return the belt to emergency locking mode, which lets the belt loosen instead of staying fixed around the child restraint.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can extend, retract, and look normal, but the child seat is not secured the way it should be if the automatic locking function releases early.
Who's affected?
Covers six Land Rover SUV lines across the 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years, with front and rear seat belt retractors named for this recall.
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | seat belt |
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | seat belt |
| 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | seat belt |
| 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover | seat belt |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery | seat belt |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery | seat belt |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport | seat belt |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Defender | seat belt |
| 2021 Land Rover Defender | seat belt |
| Units affected | 32,687 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection soon and have the dealer check the seat belt assemblies. Until then, make sure every child restraint is latched and belted exactly as the seat and vehicle instructions require. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Discovery, or Defender is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free seat belt inspection and assembly replacement for the retractors that can stop a child restraint from securing properly.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. Reference recall number 21V668 and Land Rover recall N630 when you call.
- Avoid installing a child restraint in a seating position with an unrepaired automatic locking retractor until the dealer inspects it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician inspects the seat belt assemblies and replaces any assemblies covered by the recall that do not pass inspection. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a related seat belt repair, Land Rover uses its general reimbursement plan on file for documented, eligible expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Land Rover customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 26, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| September 16, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 20, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 22, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 22, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V668?
Recall 21V668 covers 32,687 2020-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender vehicles with seat belt automatic locking retractors that can deactivate early. That defect can keep a child restraint system from securing properly and raises injury risk during a crash.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Discovery, or Defender is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V668. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the seat belt inspection. The dealer will replace affected seat belt assemblies for free. Reference recall number N630 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Land Rover dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies and replace them for free when the vehicle is included in recall 21V668.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the seat belt automatic locking retractor deactivates early and leaves a child restraint system unsecured. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint raises the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Land Rover used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Land Rover is included, then contact a franchised Land Rover dealer and reference recall 21V668 or Land Rover recall N630.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V668000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V668 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V668000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (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 Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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