Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Defender recall: On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible.
- What's wrong
- On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is…
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Software update to the Powertrain control module.
What’s wrong
On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible.
The fix
Software update to the Powertrain control module.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Velar | 3 Nov 2022 | 21 Sep 2023 | 770 |
| Defender | 3 Jul 2023 | 23 Sep 2023 | 770 |
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 30 October 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.