2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Exterior Trim Recall (26V097)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 178 vehicles · Reported February 19, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 178 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover; 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach. A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V097 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V097000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | D095 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 19, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover; 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
| Units affected | 178 |
| Component | Structure > Exterior Trim |
| Safety risk | A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover in recall 26V097?
The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2026 Range Rover with recall 26V097?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Range Rover shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the exterior trim, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V097?
Recall 26V097 covers 178 vehicles: 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover; 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
NHTSA lists 178 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 | Land Rover | Range Rover |
| 2023-2026 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport |
What is the fix for the Range Rover exterior trim recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.
When was recall 26V097 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 26V097 to NHTSA on February 19, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V097000. |
| June 19, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 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 26V097?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V097 is open on your Range Rover, 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 2023-2026 Range Rover 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 Range Rover owners do about recall 26V097?
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 26V097000 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the exterior trim 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 Range Rover owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 6 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V097 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 94 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 6 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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 Sport: 23 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover: 21 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 17 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 13 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover: 10 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover: 9 complaints in total, 3 about the body, doors and seats
- 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
- 2026 Land Rover Range Rover: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
On my 7 passenger RR when the button is pushed for the second row seat to move up to allow a passenger in the third row access, if the button is accidentally pressed to move the seat back into place, it will not automatically disengage if someone is stuck between the seat and vehicle frame.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11655853, filed April 21, 2025
While getting in the back seat, the buttons for the 2nd row seats to fold forward for the third row access are easily activated unknowingly, trapping people in between the 1st and 2nd row of seats. This has happened 3 times to 3 different people in my vehicle.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11751726, filed July 21, 2026
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
Can recall 26V097 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Body and latch defects on the 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover 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.
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 26V097
Is the 26V097000 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 26V097000?
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 26V097000 (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.