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Jaguar Land Rover has issued a recall for nearly 21,000 Range Rover Evoque SUVs due to a defect in the front passenger airbag. The recall affects models from 2021 to 2025, with concerns that the airbags may tear during deployment, potentially allowing hot gases to escape and increasing the risk of burns. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed the defect, emphasizing the potential for serious injury if the airbag fails to protect occupants during a crash.
The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 10, 2020, and October 7, 2024, at Jaguar's Halewood plant in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Land Rover confirmed the safety issue on June 30, following a months-long investigation that identified inconsistencies in how the airbags were folded during assembly. The airbags were produced by Joyson Safety Systems Hungary, a key global supplier.
Dealers will replace the faulty airbag modules free of charge, and owners will receive notification letters starting August 29. Customers who have already paid for repairs may be eligible for reimbursement. Owners can check if their vehicle is affected by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website or Jaguar Land Rover's official portal.
This recall marks the second time in recent weeks that Jaguar Land Rover has faced scrutiny in the United States. In late June, the NHTSA launched a separate investigation into more than 90,000 vehicles over potential steering knuckle failures.