2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Air Bag Recall (25V454)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 21,000 vehicles · Reported July 7, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 21,000 2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment. A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V454 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V454000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N945 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque |
| Units affected | 21,000 |
| Build dates | July 10, 2020 to October 7, 2024 |
| Component | Air Bags > Passenger Side Frontal > Cushion |
| Safety risk | A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in recall 25V454?
The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020â2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2025 Range Rover Evoque with recall 25V454?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn 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 cushion.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V454?
Recall 25V454 covers 21,000 vehicles: 2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
NHTSA lists 21,000 vehicles in this campaign, built July 10, 2020 to October 7, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | Land Rover | Range Rover Evoque |
What is the fix for the Range Rover Evoque air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.
When was recall 25V454 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 25V454 to NHTSA on July 7, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 10, 2020 | First affected vehicle built (per Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC's filing). |
| October 7, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 7, 2025 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V454000. |
This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1550 days. If your Range Rover Evoque 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 Evoque is part of recall 25V454?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V454 is open on your Range Rover Evoque, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V454000 is open on your Range Rover Evoque, it will be listed there, along with Land Rover recall number N945. 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 Evoque owners do about recall 25V454?
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 25V454000 applies to your Range Rover Evoque.
- 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.
- Keep a simple log of any cushion 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 Evoque owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 25V454 was reported on July 7, 2025, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) 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 air bags and were received on or after July 7, 2025, 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 air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 23 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 of them involve the air bags. 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 Evoque: 7 complaints in total, 5 about the air bags
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 6 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 5 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 4 complaints in total, 4 about the air bags
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
It has already been 2 months, after the recall of the Range Rover Evoque 2024 for a faulty airbag. I went right away to the dealership located on 16750 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMI FL 33157, and I spoke to the service manager named Henry.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11696430, filed October 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V454000 (Air Bags); however, the contact called a local dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11697721, filed November 5, 2025
Open safety recall since July 2025, and now in February 2026, 7 months later, no remedy nor parts exist to fix the problem, with no anticipated timeline.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11719109, filed February 19, 2026
Can recall 25V454 make my Range Rover Evoque 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 cushion recall means their Range Rover Evoque 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)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
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.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Range Rover Evoque went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 25V454
Did the recall 25V454 fix work?
Since recall 25V454 was reported on July 7, 2025, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) 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.
Is the 25V454000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Range Rover Evoque is part of recall 25V454000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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 25V454000 (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.