2023 Land Rover Range Rover Engine Recall (23V222)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 1 vehicles · Reported March 30, 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 1 2023 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. A gasket on the turbo oil drain pipe may be incorrectly installed or missing, which can result in an oil leak. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V222 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V222000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N780 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 30, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023 Land Rover Range Rover |
| Units affected | 1 |
| Component | Engine |
| Safety risk | An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover in recall 23V222?
A gasket on the turbo oil drain pipe may be incorrectly installed or missing, which can result in an oil leak.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one 2023 Land Rover Range Rover vehicle. A gasket on the turbo oil drain pipe may be incorrectly installed or missing, which can result in an oil leak.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Range Rover with recall 23V222?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the engine.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V222?
Recall 23V222 covers 1 vehicles: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover.
NHTSA lists 1 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Land Rover | Range Rover |
What is the fix for the Range Rover engine recall?
Yes. A dealer will replace the drain pipe gasket, free of charge.
A dealer will replace the drain pipe gasket, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N780.
When was recall 23V222 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 23V222 to NHTSA on March 30, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 19, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V222000. |
| May 19, 2023 | Owner notification letter mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 42 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 23V222?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V222 is open on your Range Rover, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V222000 is open on your Range Rover, it will be listed there, along with Land Rover recall number N780. You can also ask any Land Rover dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Range Rover owners do about recall 23V222?
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 23V222000 applies to your Range Rover.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Land Rover dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 engine 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Range Rover owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the engine.
Since recall 23V222 was reported on March 30, 2023, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 March 30, 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 1, 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 21 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 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 Range Rover: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I purchased this Range Rover in November of 2022. The vehicle was serviced once at the dealership for wind noise on June 26, 2023. The vehicle was parked at my home for a week while our family was on vacation before I returned on August 10th, 2023. It was not driven during this time period.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11647651, filed March 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove to the destination and parked the vehicle.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11684769, filed September 3, 2025
After coming to a complete stop at an intersection, I looked left-right-left before proceeding across the intersection.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11745341, filed June 20, 2026
Can recall 23V222 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 23V222000 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 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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 23V222
Did the recall 23V222 fix work?
Since recall 23V222 was reported on March 30, 2023, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 May 19, 2023.
Is the 23V222000 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 23V222000?
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 23V222000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
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.