2024 Land Rover Defender Backup Camera Recall (24V678)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 180 vehicles · Reported September 12, 2024
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 180 2024 Land Rover Defender; 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V678 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V678000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N927 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 12, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024 Land Rover Defender; 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar |
| Units affected | 180 |
| Build dates | September 8, 2023 to September 11, 2023 |
| Component | Forward Collision Avoidance > Sensing System > Camera |
| Safety risk | A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Land Rover Defender in recall 24V678?
The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Defender with recall 24V678?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Defender shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the camera, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V678?
Recall 24V678 covers 180 vehicles: 2024 Land Rover Defender; 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
NHTSA lists 180 vehicles in this campaign, built September 8, 2023 to September 11, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Land Rover | Defender |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Discovery Sport |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover Evoque |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport |
| 2024 | Land Rover | Range Rover Velar |
What is the fix for the Defender backup camera recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
When was recall 24V678 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 24V678 to NHTSA on September 12, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 24, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC's filing). |
| September 11, 2023 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| September 12, 2024 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V678000. |
| October 24, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 24 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 3 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 24V678?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V678 is open on your Defender, 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 2024 Defender 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 Defender owners do about recall 24V678?
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 24V678000 applies to your Defender.
- Call a Land Rover dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the camera 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 58 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the driver assistance.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 24V678 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 58 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the driver assistance. 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.
- 2024 Land Rover Defender: 25 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 17 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover: 10 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 4 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
Can recall 24V678 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.
Recall 24V678000 does not automatically make your Defender 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))?
When a driver assistance feature on the 2024 Land Rover Defender brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.
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.
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 24V678
Is the 24V678000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 24, 2024.
How do I know if my Defender is part of recall 24V678000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 24V678000 (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.