Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport recall: Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Samsung PHEV Battery Cell Degradation
- What's wrong
- A concern has been identified on certain Range Rover & Range Rover Sport PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) vehicles containing high-voltage batteries with cells manufactured between 11th and 12th April 2018. Cathode damage introduced during the cell folding process can lead to high time-in-service cell…
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Data will be extracted from vehicles then the high voltage traction battery pack will be replaced.
What’s wrong
A concern has been identified on certain Range Rover & Range Rover Sport PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) vehicles containing high-voltage batteries with cells manufactured between 11th and 12th April 2018. Cathode damage introduced during the cell folding process can lead to high time-in-service cell degradation.
The fix
Data will be extracted from vehicles then the high voltage traction battery pack will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover | 24 Jul 2018 | 11 Sep 2018 | 19 |
| Range Rover Sport | 20 Jul 2018 | 17 Nov 2018 | 14 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 11 February 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.