Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar Recall R/2026/198: Range Rover Range Rover Sport And Range Rover Velar Audio Amplifier Water Damage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 May 2026
- Launched
- 36
- vehicles in the UK
- D105
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar vehicles built between 17 February 2026 and 3 April 2026. A concern has been identified on certain 2026 model year Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles where the audio amplifiers may have been subject to water damage and may not provide any audio output including no seat belt reminder audible warnings to the driver. The dealer will replace the audio amplifier. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified on certain 2026 model year Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles where the audio amplifiers may have been subject to water damage and may not provide any audio output including no seat belt reminder audible warnings to the driver. A seat belt reminder audible warning chime that does not alert of an unlatched seat belt can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar Audio Amplifier Water Damage Defect: A concern has been identified on certain 2026 model year Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles where the audio amplifiers may have been subject to water damage and may not provide any audio output including no seat belt reminder audible warnings to the driver. A seat belt reminder audible warning chime that does not alert of an unlatched seat belt can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the audio amplifier replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the audio amplifier.
Are You Affected?
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar built between 17 February 2026 and 3 April 2026 may be included. Land Rover estimates 36 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 D105 or the DVSA reference R/2026/198. 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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| Defender, Discovery, Range RoverDriver’s airbag potential Non-Deployment | Urgent | R/2026/245 | |
| Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover VelarE-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV traction battery fire risk | Urgent | R/2025/553 | |
| Range Rover, Range Rover SportRange Rover and Range Rover Sport panoramic roof side finisher loose | Low | R/2026/079 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2026/079 on 21 May 2026, for range Rover and Range Rover Sport panoramic roof side finisher loose. The one launched after it was R/2025/553 on 12 Jun 2026, for e-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV…. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/198, launched 27 May 2026. 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.