2025 Land Rover Range Rover Seat Belt Buckle Recall (25V155)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 7,276 vehicles · Reported March 12, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 7,276 2025 Land Rover Range Rover; 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may not latch correctly due to a manufacturing error. An unlatched seat belt will not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V155 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N989 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 12, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2025 Land Rover Range Rover; 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
| Units affected | 7,276 |
| Build dates | December 19, 2024 to February 19, 2025 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Buckle Assembly |
| Safety risk | An unlatched seat belt will not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover in recall 25V155?
The second-row center seat belt buckle may not latch correctly due to a manufacturing error.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2025 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may not latch correctly due to a manufacturing error.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Range Rover with recall 25V155?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unlatched seat belt will not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unlatched seat belt will not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
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 buckle assembly.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V155?
Recall 25V155 covers 7,276 vehicles: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover; 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
NHTSA lists 7,276 vehicles in this campaign, built December 19, 2024 to February 19, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Land Rover | Range Rover |
| 2025 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport |
What is the fix for the Range Rover seat belt buckle recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the center seat belt buckle and buckle retaining bolt, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the center seat belt buckle and buckle retaining bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is N989.
When was recall 25V155 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 25V155 to NHTSA on March 12, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC's filing). |
| February 19, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| March 12, 2025 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V155000. |
This recall was filed 18 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 62 days. 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 25V155?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V155 is open on your Range Rover, 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 25V155000. 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 Range Rover owners do about recall 25V155?
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 25V155000 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 buckle assembly 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 22 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 25V155 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 22 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the seat belts. 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.
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 13 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover: 9 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The second-row power seat latching and folding mechanism on a 2025 Land Rover Range Rover repeatedly malfunctions, fails to lock in place, and unlatches while driving. An active dashboard warning displays: "Do not use rear left and centre seats until latched.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11764596, filed September 16, 2026
Passenger side seatbelt was locked so tight during accident it cut off breathing to passenger. After several attempts, I was able to finally release the seatbelt. After the accident and passenger was out of seat, I tried to relatch the seatbelt.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11701675, filed November 26, 2025
Can recall 25V155 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.
Owners often ask whether this buckle assembly recall means their Range Rover 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)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California 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.
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 25V155
Is the 25V155000 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 25V155000?
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 25V155000 (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.