Quick Facts:
- Topic: Range Rover Sport recall for cracked rear subframes.
- Campaign: NHTSA 26V613, Land Rover numbers D165 and D166.
- Vehicles: 873 SUVs from the 2024 through 2026 model years.
- Built: Solihull plant, October 3, 2023 to May 22, 2026.
- Risk: A cracked subframe puts structural integrity at risk.
- Fix: Free dealer inspection and subframe replacement when needed.
- Owner letters: On or before November 20, 2026.
- Check first: Your VIN, because model year alone does not decide coverage.
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Range Rover Sport Recall Overview
The Range Rover Sport recall covers 873 SUVs in the United States and its territories, from the 2024 through 2026 model years. Jaguar Land Rover North America filed the campaign, numbered 26V613, with NHTSA on September 24, 2026.
A crack in the rear subframe puts the structural integrity of the SUV at risk. Specifically, the filing says a crack raises the risk of occupant injury in a crash. Also, a crack might spread over time.
Land Rover will inspect the subframe and replace it when needed, at no charge. Because interim letters are due by November 20, 2026, owners will not hear from the company right away. Therefore, a VIN check is the fastest way to confirm your status once the lookup lists this recall.
No accidents, injuries, or fires tied to this problem have been reported in the US. Likewise, the company has received no related field reports. However, the company’s engineers did not rule out a structural risk.
While you wait on your VIN result, a few basic tools help you prepare. A bright light such as the Blukar Rechargeable Flashlight and the Optional life Telescoping LED Inspection Mirror are handy glovebox basics. The TOURSUIT car registration and insurance card holder keeps your paperwork in one place for the dealer visit. None of these replaces the dealer inspection.
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Range Rover Sport Recall Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| NHTSA campaign | 26V613, frame and members |
| Land Rover recall numbers | D165 and D166 |
| Vehicles | 2024 to 2026 Range Rover Sport |
| Total affected | 873 vehicles in the US and its territories |
| Production window | October 3, 2023 to May 22, 2026 |
| Part | Rear subframe, part number M8E2-5K091-BD |
| Report received by NHTSA | September 24, 2026 |
| Dealer notice | October 8, 2026 |
| Interim owner letters | On or before November 20, 2026 |
| Cost to owners | Free |
Most of these details come from the manufacturer’s Part 573 safety recall report. However, NHTSA’s public recall record lists 1,073 potential units, while the report lists 873. This article uses 873 because the report ties it to production dates and supplier records. Neither record explains the gap.
What Went Wrong With the Rear Subframes
The trouble began at a supplier. On June 4, 2026, a forging defect turned up in a rear subframe, and the part was quarantined. The filing lists Linamar casting as a tier two supplier and Gestamp Assembly as tier one. It does not say which firm made the part.
Further analysis found a gap in quality checks. The final machining step was meant to remove material from the affected area. Therefore, cracks in this area of the subframe were not routinely removed during manual quality inspections.
Next, a manual review of thousands of images ran from June through early September. On September 4, the company’s safety committee learned of a few vehicles with small visible cracks. Meanwhile, storage errors left the company unable to retrieve production images for a larger group.
On September 11, engineering experts were unable to quantify the effect on vehicle operation. However, they did not rule out a structural risk. Finally, on September 17, the decision forum agreed the issue was a safety risk and asked for a recall.
The company says it stopped the problem in supplier production in June 2026 by improving end-of-line quality checks, including high-resolution imagery.
The Free Fix and the Timeline
Land Rover split the repair into two paths. Under recall D165, vehicles known to have a cracked subframe get a new one. Recall D166 covers vehicles whose photographic inspection was not completed. Specifically, the dealer inspects them and replaces the subframe when it finds a crack.
Neither path costs owners anything. In addition, the report says the replacement parts come from a process with improved supplier validation.
The schedule runs in three steps. First, dealers receive notice on October 8, 2026. Then owners receive interim letters on or before November 20, 2026. Finally, Land Rover plans to send further letters once the final remedy is ready.
NHTSA’s recall data marks no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory and no over-the-air fix. Treat the missing flags as silence, not a clearance.
What This Means for You
Start with your VIN. It sits at the base of the windshield on the driver side, and it also appears on your registration. Enter it in the NHTSA recall lookup, then repeat the check with Land Rover. The report leaves the VIN search date blank, so a lookup might not show this recall yet. If so, call your dealer or Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837. Our Jeep recall report explains how to run a VIN check in a short section.
Coverage depends on how your SUV was built, not only its model year. The filing describes the affected vehicles as certain 2024 to 2026 models built in the production window. Notably, its defect text mentions certain Range Rover Sport SV vehicles. Therefore, trim alone does not settle the question. Likewise, the two unit counts differ by 200, so neither total tells you whether your SUV is in. Only your VIN does.
What to Ask Your Dealer
Call your dealer as soon as your VIN shows the recall, and ask whether the repair is available yet. Ask the service advisor which path applies, D165 or D166. Also ask whether parts are ready, how long the visit takes, and whether a loaner is available. Waiting for the final remedy is the open question, because recall delays run for months on some campaigns. After Jaguar Land Rover’s job cuts, parts and warranty concerns give one more reason to ask early.
Because a cracked subframe puts structural integrity at risk, ask your dealer a direct question. Should you avoid heavy towing and rough trails until the inspection is done? However, the recall paperwork gives no towing or off-road guidance, so the dealer’s answer matters.
Used buyers should run the same VIN check before signing. Our guide to checking a used truck’s recalls covers similar steps for a Tundra. Likewise, ask the seller for proof the recall work is done.
Until the inspection is done, keep your roadside gear stocked. The GSPSCN 12V Heavy Duty Tire Inflator, the CARTMAN 3-pack of DOT warning triangles and the ZEVZO ET03 4000A Jump Starter cover common roadside problems. None of them relates to the subframe, and none replaces the recall repair.
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Final Thoughts
A recall on a vehicle you rely on is unsettling. Even with no reported accidents, a crack in a structural part deserves attention. However, the path forward is manageable. The repair costs you nothing, and Land Rover has laid out two repair paths.
If you own one of these SUVs, check your VIN this week. A VIN check is quick, and it shows whether the lookup already lists your SUV. Then ask your dealer about parts timing, because Land Rover plans further letters once the final remedy is ready. Do not wait for the letter. If you are shopping for a used Range Rover Sport, treat the recall check as part of the deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my SUV part of the Range Rover Sport recall?
The recall covers 873 vehicles from the 2024 through 2026 model years. Specifically, the Solihull plant built them from October 2023 into spring 2026. Land Rover based the list on supplier and production records, so your VIN is the only reliable check. Run it through the NHTSA recall lookup.
Is it safe to drive during the Range Rover Sport recall?
NHTSA’s recall data marks no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory, which is not a clearance. However, the filing says a cracked subframe puts structural integrity at risk. Therefore, ask your dealer about an inspection, heavy towing and rough roads.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Land Rover will inspect and replace the subframe at no charge to owners under both D165 and D166.
When will letters about the Range Rover Sport recall arrive?
Dealers receive notice on October 8, 2026, and interim owner letters go out on or before November 20, 2026. Further letters follow once the final remedy is ready.
What causes the rear subframe cracks?
The filing traces the problem to a forging defect found at a supplier on June 4, 2026. Manual quality inspections did not routinely remove cracks, because final machining was expected to cut material from the affected area.
Will the dealer replace the subframe or inspect it first?
It depends on the recall path. Under D165, known cracked subframes get replaced. With D166, the dealer inspects first and replaces the subframe only when it finds a crack.