Range Rover Sport Recall Summary
- Who is affected: 2024-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners.
- What is the defect: Cracks may develop in the rear subframe, the structural frame that carries the rear suspension, which can weaken the vehicle’s structure and reduce handling and control.
- Recall size: 873 U.S. vehicles.
- Fix status: No fix is currently available. Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and replace it as necessary once the final remedy is released.
- Check your VIN: Search your VIN on NHTSA.gov (a newly filed recall can take time to appear in VIN results) | Think you may have a lemon law claim? Contact The Margarian Law Firm.
- California owners: If your Range Rover Sport has had handling or control problems your dealer could not resolve, contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
What triggered this recall?
Land Rover is recalling certain 2024-2026 Range Rover Sport SUVs because cracks may develop in the rear subframe. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, the company that handles Land Rover recalls in the U.S., reported the defect to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on September 24, 2026, as NHTSA recall 26V613.
The rear subframe (a separate structural frame mounted beneath the rear of the vehicle that holds the rear suspension and connects it to the body) is one of the parts that keeps the rear wheels planted and aligned. NHTSA states that a cracked subframe may have reduced structural integrity, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. A crack may also reduce handling and control, which raises the risk of a crash happening in the first place.
Automotive outlet autoevolution, reviewing the filing, reports that the problem surfaced in June 2026 when a flawed rear subframe was found at the supplier. The follow-up review found that a manual quality check had treated one area of the part as self-correcting, on the assumption that a later machining step (cutting away excess metal after the part is formed) would remove any crack there. JLR then reviewed production photographs of subframes, and autoevolution reports that images for some vehicles could not be retrieved. The same report states that JLR had received no field reports tied to the condition.
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and replace it as necessary, free of charge. As of publication, the final remedy is not yet available. Land Rover expects to mail interim letters explaining the safety risk on November 20, 2026, and to send a second letter once the final repair is ready.
The subframe recall follows two other September 2026 NHTSA recalls that include the Range Rover Sport: a DC-DC converter recall (26V599) and a powertrain control module recall (26V607).
Sources: NHTSA | autoevolution
Which vehicles are included in this recall?
- 2024-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: all three model years are listed together in NHTSA’s record, with no split by year, trim, or powertrain
- Total U.S. vehicles affected: 873
autoevolution reports that the affected vehicles were built at Land Rover’s Solihull plant in the United Kingdom between October 3, 2023, and May 22, 2026. Not every Range Rover Sport built in that window is necessarily included.
To confirm whether your vehicle is covered, enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup tool. Your VIN appears on the lower driver’s side of the windshield and on your registration. Because this recall was filed in late September 2026, it may not appear in VIN results right away. If it does not, Land Rover customer service (listed in the next section) can confirm your vehicle’s status.
What should Range Rover Sport owners do right now?
NHTSA’s record for this recall does not include a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners can take these steps while the final remedy is developed:
- Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov and sign up for recall alerts.
- Watch your mail for Land Rover’s interim safety letter and the later remedy notice, then schedule the subframe inspection with your Land Rover dealer once the remedy is available.
- If you notice any change in how your Range Rover Sport handles or feels at the rear, contact your Land Rover dealer.
- Write down any symptoms, warning lights, or incidents, with the date and mileage.
- Keep every repair order, service record, and letter you receive from Land Rover.
For repair scheduling and recall status, contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 and reference Land Rover recall numbers D165 and D166. This contact is for repair tracking only. For questions about your legal rights, contact The Margarian Law Firm.
Could this recall affect your lemon law rights?
Not every recall supports a lemon law claim. Whether one does depends on the nature of the defect and on your vehicle’s repair history. Some recalls address cosmetic or minor issues that do not change how a vehicle drives.
This recall is not that. A cracked rear subframe directly affects the structural integrity and handling of the vehicle, and for California owners who have experienced handling or control problems without a lasting fix from their dealer, it may form the foundation of a lemon law claim.
Reach out to The Margarian Law Firm to discuss your specific situation.
Could your Range Rover Sport qualify? A quick self-check
- Have you taken your Range Rover Sport to the dealer two or more times for the same issue without a lasting fix?
- Has your vehicle been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days?
- Have you experienced changes in handling or control, or other problems at the rear of the vehicle?
- Did your dealer acknowledge the problem but fail to resolve it?
- Is your vehicle still within the manufacturer’s warranty period?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s lemon law. Contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
If your vehicle qualifies, California law requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney fees, meaning representation typically costs you nothing out of pocket.
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Why the timing of this recall creates a legal window right now
Here is something most recall notices will not tell you, and most law firms will not explain.
Land Rover has acknowledged the rear subframe defect, but dealers cannot perform the final recall repair until the remedy is released. For owners who experience symptoms in the meantime, that creates a documented period in which a known defect remains unresolved.
The right time to understand your options is before the fix is available, not after. Talk to a lemon law attorney now to understand what your repair history already shows.
Even once a remedy is released, prior repair attempts remain relevant. If your vehicle was in for related symptoms before this recall was acknowledged, those visits may factor into your claim.
The Margarian Law Firm team can review your case and clearly lay out your options.
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California Range Rover Sport owner?
If you have experienced handling or control problems with your Range Rover Sport and your dealer has not been able to fix them, or if you want to understand your rights and what you may be legally entitled to, The Margarian Law Firm can help.
Our firm practices exclusively in California automotive consumer law, including lemon law, dealer fraud, and automotive class actions. That exclusive focus means deeper case knowledge, greater litigation resources, and a track record built entirely on cases like yours. We stay closely attuned to how recalls affect consumers’ legal rights and have the resources to litigate, not just negotiate.
Frequently asked questions
1- Is my 2024, 2025, or 2026 Range Rover Sport included in this recall?
The rear subframe recall covers certain Range Rover Sport SUVs from those model years, not every one built. A VIN search on NHTSA.gov or a call to Land Rover customer service is the most reliable way to confirm. For other recalls and documented defects on this generation, see our Range Rover Sport L461 page.
2- Can I still drive my Range Rover Sport during this recall?
NHTSA’s record for recall 26V613 does not include a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. NHTSA does state that a subframe crack may reduce handling and control. If you notice any change in how your Range Rover Sport drives, contact your Land Rover dealer about the vehicle’s condition.
3- Does this recall mean my Range Rover Sport is a lemon?
No, a recall on its own does not make a vehicle a lemon. What matters is whether your Range Rover Sport has a warranty defect that your dealer has been unable to fix after a reasonable number of attempts. Learn more about how California’s lemon law works.
4- How does Land Rover decide whether my subframe needs to be replaced?
According to autoevolution’s review of the filing, Range Rover Sports already identified as having a cracked subframe will get a replacement. Vehicles whose photographic production records could not be fully reviewed will be inspected at a Land Rover dealer, and the subframe will be replaced if a crack is found. The repair is free of charge.
5- When will the Range Rover Sport subframe recall repair be available?
Land Rover has not announced a date for the final remedy. Owners will first receive an interim letter explaining the safety risk, followed by a second letter when the repair is ready to schedule. Checking your VIN periodically on NHTSA.gov will show when the recall status changes.
6- What if my Range Rover Sport was damaged or lost control because of this defect? Do I have a legal claim?
Possibly. Whether you have a claim, and what kind, depends on what happened, the vehicle’s warranty status, and its repair history. The Margarian Law Firm can review the facts and explain which options may apply. Request a free case evaluation to talk it through.
7- What if my dealer told me nothing was wrong before this recall?
Earlier visits can still matter. If you brought your Range Rover Sport in for handling or rear-end concerns and were told nothing was wrong, those repair orders document that the issue was raised. If you bought the vehicle after this recall was filed and the open recall was not disclosed, that may raise a separate dealer fraud question.
8- Should I take my Range Rover Sport to the dealer now, even if there is no fix yet?
If you have noticed changes in handling or control, having a Land Rover dealer look at the vehicle creates a record of the concern. Keep a copy of every repair order, whether or not work was performed. How those visits bear on a lemon law claim depends on your full history, which a lemon law attorney can review with you.
Legal disclaimer
The information in this post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual merits, and outcomes vary based on the manufacturer, the defect, repair history, and other factors. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Contacting The Margarian Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Official sources and further reading
- NHTSA recall record 26V613
- autoevolution: Land Rover Is Recalling Certain Range Rover Sport Vehicles Over Cracking Rear Subframes
- NHTSA VIN recall lookup (a newly filed recall may take time to appear)
- All vehicle recalls covered by The Margarian Law Firm