Recall 23V871 affects 4,347 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles for right-side exterior lights that fail to illuminate. Repair will be free at a franchised Land Rover dealer once available.
Land Rover is recalling 4,347 2023 Range Rover Sport SUVs because moisture can collect in the right-side tailgate and body-mounted lights, leaving brake, marker, reversing, and turn indicator lights dark. Reduced exterior lighting can decrease visibility and increase crash risk; the Land Rover dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The right-side body-side lamp and tailgate lamp on the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are rear exterior light assemblies. They help show other drivers when the vehicle is braking, turning, reversing, or marking its position at the rear. Those lamps need to stay sealed and dry so the bulbs, wiring, and electrical contacts work when the driver uses them.
In recall 23V871, moisture can collect in the right-side tailgate and body-mounted lamp areas. Water inside the lamp assembly interferes with the lighting circuit and stops the right-side exterior lights from illuminating as designed. That includes the brake light, outer marker light, reversing light, and turn indicator.
Owners are advised to check the rear lamps regularly. If the right-side lamps fail to operate as expected, or if they work differently from the left-hand side, that is the warning sign to seek Land Rover retailer assistance.
Who's affected?
The turn signal and tail lights are listed under the same body-side tailgate lamp assembly.
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Turn signal |
|---|---|
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Tail lights |
| Units affected | 4,347 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
In recall 23V871, right-side exterior lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Compare the rear lamps with the left side and call a Land Rover retailer if the right side fails to work as expected. Repair will be free at any franchised Land Rover dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is included in this recall.
- Watch for Land Rover's owner letter mailed April 10, 2024, then ask Land Rover customer service whether repair scheduling is open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer once scheduling is open for the free right-side tailgate and body mounted light replacement that fixes the exterior lights that fail to illuminate.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 23V871 when you call.
- Drive with extra space until the repair is complete, since failed brake, marker, reverse, or turn indicator lights reduce visibility to other drivers.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Land Rover technician will replace the right side tailgate light and the right side body mounted light assemblies covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under campaign 23V871. Out of pocket repairs paid before the owner letter are handled through Jaguar Land Rover's new vehicle warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles are still under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 21, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 4, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| January 4, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 9, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 10, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V871?
Recall 23V871 covers 4,347 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles with moisture intrusion in the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights. The defect can stop the brake, marker, reversing, and turn indicator lights from illuminating. Land Rover dealers replace those lights for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V871. If it is, call a franchised Land Rover dealer and ask whether parts are ready for your VIN. Land Rover says dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Land Rover says dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights free of charge. Reference recall 23V871 or Land Rover recall number N830 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility to other drivers. If the right-side exterior lights fail to illuminate, brake, marker, reversing, or turn indicator signals do not show as intended, which increases crash risk. Schedule the free Land Rover dealer repair once your VIN is confirmed.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 23V871?
Land Rover mailed owner letters on April 10, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer with recall number 23V871 or N830.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V871000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V871 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V871000 |
Source documents
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Download Remedy Instructions (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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