2023-2024 Land Rover Defender Filter and Screen Recall (24V450)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 2,013 vehicles · Reported June 17, 2024
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 2,013 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender; 2024 Land Rover Discovery; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment. 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 24V450 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V450000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N908 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 17, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender; 2024 Land Rover Discovery; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar |
| Units affected | 2,013 |
| Build dates | November 30, 2023 to February 26, 2024 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Oil / Lubrication > Filter / Screen |
| 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 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender in recall 24V450?
The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Defender with recall 24V450?
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 filter and screen.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V450?
Recall 24V450 covers 2,013 vehicles: 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender; 2024 Land Rover Discovery; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
NHTSA lists 2,013 vehicles in this campaign, built November 30, 2023 to February 26, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Land Rover | Defender |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Discovery |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover Velar |
What is the fix for the Defender filter and screen recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
When was recall 24V450 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 24V450 to NHTSA on June 17, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 27, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC's filing). |
| February 26, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 17, 2024 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V450000. |
| June 27, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 27 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 88 days. If your Defender was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Defender is part of recall 24V450?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V450 is open on your Defender, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V450000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Defender owners do about recall 24V450?
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 24V450000 applies to your Defender.
- 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the filter and screen happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 Defender owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 25 of them about the engine.
Since recall 24V450 was reported on June 17, 2024, owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 3 of them (14%) 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 June 17, 2024, 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 143 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 25 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
- 2024 Land Rover Defender: 25 complaints in total, 4 about the engine
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 17 complaints in total, 2 about the engine
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover: 10 complaints in total, 3 about the engine
- 2024 Land Rover Discovery: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the engine
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 2 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
To whom may it concern, I was driving on [XXX] , in Pennsylvania, at the speed of 65 miles per hour speed, My car engine suddenly stop ( may be i am not able to describe in proper word ) but i tried to put accelerator, car not responding total stop , at the speed…
2024 Land Rover Defender owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11651704, filed March 31, 2025
While driving my 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 on Route 114 in Massachusetts at approximately 8:30–9:00 PM in dark and rainy conditions, the vehicle suddenly and completely shut off while in motion.
2024 Land Rover Defender owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11731440, filed April 15, 2026
The manufacturer became aware of this issue approximately six months ago. At this time, no repair is available. I am driving to a remote location without consistent phone service and the manufacturer and dealer will not offer a loaner vehicle.
2024 Land Rover Defender owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11744695, filed June 17, 2026
Can recall 24V450 make my Defender 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.
Owners often ask whether this filter and screen recall means their Defender qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An engine problem that leaves you stranded, or that keeps lighting up the check engine light after a repair, is the kind of defect that can substantially impair a vehicle's use, value or safety.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
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 24V450
Did the recall 24V450 fix work?
Since recall 24V450 was reported on June 17, 2024, owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 3 of them (14%) 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 June 27, 2024.
Is the 24V450000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Defender is part of recall 24V450000?
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 24V450000 (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.