Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Evoque Recall R/2016/290: Steering Control May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 343
- vehicles in the UK
- Q650 Q651
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery, Range Rover Evoque vehicles built between 31 March 2016 and 25 August 2016. Clamp bolt of the front lower control arm to knuckle fixing may have been incorrectly torqued/tighten this can cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint. The dealer will replace the affected front lower control arm to knuckle fixing and apply the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Clamp bolt of the front lower control arm to knuckle fixing may have been incorrectly torqued/tighten this can cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint. The driver will receive a warning in the form of noise a ABS warning light on the vehicles instrument panel or the misalignment steering wheel. In addition this is an early life failure. However if the driver does not heed the warning signs then the control the vehicle can be effected which can lead to an increased risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: It has been identified that clamp bolt of the front lower control arm to knuckle fixing may have been incorrectly torqued/tighten this can cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint. The driver will receive a warning in the form of noise a ABS warning light on the vehicles instrument panel or the misalignment steering wheel. In addition this is an early life failure. However if the driver does not heed the warning signs then the control the vehicle can be effected which can lead to an increased risk of a crash. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the affected front lower control arm to knuckle fixing and apply the correct torque. Some vehicles require recall remedy actions to one side only others to both sides of the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a premature fatigue failure and possible separation of the joint.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected front lower control arm to knuckle fixing and apply the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Discovery, Range Rover Evoque built between 31 March 2016 and 25 August 2016 may be included. Land Rover estimates 343 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the campaign code Q650 Q651 or the DVSA reference R/2016/290. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2016/131 on 3 Aug 2016, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/302 on 31 Dec 2016, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/290, launched 31 December 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.