Land Rover Range Rover Velar Recall R/2018/059: Air Conditioning May Fail To De-mist Interior Windows, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 5,958
- vehicles in the UK
- N143
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Range Rover Velar vehicles built between 12 April 2017 and 17 November 2017. The air inlet door linkages to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning may detach become detached and depending on operating mode position cause unexpected severe condensation/fogging of the interior windows. The dealer will replace additionally the actuator arm. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The air inlet door linkages to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning may detach become detached and depending on operating mode position cause unexpected severe condensation/fogging of the interior windows. At temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius where the linkage detaches in recirculation mode it may not be able to clear condensation/fog from the inside of the front windscreen or other windows which can restrict the driver,s field of vision and could lead to an increased risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL TO DE-MIST INTERIOR WINDOWS Defect: The air inlet door linkages to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning may detach become detached and depending on operating mode position cause unexpected severe condensation/fogging of the interior windows. At temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius where the linkage detaches in recirculation mode it may not be able to clear condensation/fog from the inside of the front windscreen or other windows which can restrict the driver�s field of vision and could lead to an increased risk of an accident. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download the latest software to the vehicle. Additionally the actuator arm will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increased risk of an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will replace additionally the actuator arm. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Range Rover Velar built between 12 April 2017 and 17 November 2017 may be included. Land Rover estimates 5,958 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 N143 or the DVSA reference R/2018/059. 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/2018/036 on 13 Mar 2018, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/160 on 25 Jun 2018, for fuel gauge displays an inaccurate reading. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/059, launched 19 March 2018. 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.