2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Oil and Lubrication Recall (23V044)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 6,724 vehicles · Reported February 2, 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 6,724 2021-2023 Land Rover Defender; 2022-2023 Land Rover Discovery; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V044 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N763 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 2, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021-2023 Land Rover Defender; 2022-2023 Land Rover Discovery; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar |
| Units affected | 6,724 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Oil / Lubrication |
| Safety risk | An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover in recall 23V044?
The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Range Rover with recall 23V044?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Range Rover shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the oil and lubrication, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V044?
Recall 23V044 covers 6,724 vehicles: 2021-2023 Land Rover Defender; 2022-2023 Land Rover Discovery; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
NHTSA lists 6,724 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 | Land Rover | Defender |
| 2022-2023 | Land Rover | Discovery |
| 2021-2023 | Land Rover | Range Rover |
| 2021-2023 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport |
| 2023 | Land Rover | Range Rover Velar |
What is the fix for the Range Rover oil and lubrication recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
When was recall 23V044 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 23V044 to NHTSA on February 2, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 29, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 2, 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V044000. |
| March 29, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your Range Rover was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Range Rover is part of recall 23V044?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V044 is open on your Range Rover, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2023 Range Rover vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Range Rover owners do about recall 23V044?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V044000 applies to your Range Rover.
- Call a Land Rover dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any oil and lubrication symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Range Rover owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 54 of them about the engine.
Since recall 23V044 was reported on February 2, 2023, owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 5 of them (10%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after February 2, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 304 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 54 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Land Rover Defender: 82 complaints in total, 13 about the engine
- 2022 Land Rover Defender: 73 complaints in total, 6 about the engine
- 2021 Land Rover Defender: 42 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 23 complaints in total, 10 about the engine
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 14 complaints in total, 8 about the engine
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover: 12 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 11 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
First, this is a brand new purchase and vehicle had less than 6K miles before electrical issues with oxygen sensors (3), which all had to be immediately replaced. The vehicle was out of service for nearly one week. Second, which I consider a major highway safety issue is the backup camera array.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11538056, filed August 12, 2023
My vehicle lags using the accelerator. If you press the gas it taskes 10 seconds for the vehicle to begin moving unless you give it around 40% accelerator then it jumps uncontrollably forward. This happens everyday. I drive this vehicle constantly and the more I drive it the worse it gets.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11672656, filed July 11, 2025
My vehicle as well received an electric fault message shortly before loosing all electrical power. When I say all I mean all as if someone removed the battery from the car.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11672663, filed July 11, 2025
Can recall 23V044 make my Range Rover a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V044000 does not automatically make your Range Rover a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V044
Did the recall 23V044 fix work?
Since recall 23V044 was reported on February 2, 2023, owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 5 of them (10%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 29, 2023.
Is the 23V044000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Range Rover is part of recall 23V044000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V044000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Land Rover. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.