Land Rover recall: On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. Affected vehicles will have the engine coolant elbow replaced. In addition a turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
The fix
Affected vehicles will have the engine coolant elbow replaced. In addition a turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender | 15 Jul 2020 | 18 Jan 2023 | 18,151 |
| Range Rover Sport | 28 Mar 2017 | 28 Apr 2022 | 18,151 |
| Range Rover | 6 Apr 2017 | 10 Dec 2021 | 18,151 |
| Range Rover Velar | 9 Dec 2019 | 25 Jan 2023 | 18,151 |
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 9 May 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.