Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Sport Recall R/2017/145: Fuel Hose May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 May 2017
- Launched
- 836
- vehicles in the UK
- N033
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery, Range Rover Sport vehicles built between 15 February 2017 and 30 March 2017. The fuel return hose may leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel return hose may leak. Increased fuel odour may be noticed and drivers may also observe liquid fuel puddles underneath the vehicle. It is possible that fuel may leak onto the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash. Should leaking fuel come into contact with a sufficiently hot surface in the engine bay there will be an increased risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL HOSE MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel return hose may leak. Increased fuel odour may be noticed and drivers may also observe liquid fuel puddles underneath the vehicle. It is possible that fuel may leak onto the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash. Should leaking fuel come into contact with a sufficiently hot surface in the engine bay there will be an increased risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel hose may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose.
Are You Affected?
Discovery, Range Rover Sport built between 15 February 2017 and 30 March 2017 may be included. Land Rover estimates 836 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 N033 or the DVSA reference R/2017/145. 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/2017/138 on 2 May 2017, for passengr seat belt locking retractor may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/153 on 23 May 2017, for locking ring may be incorrectly assembled. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/145, launched 22 May 2017. 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.