Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling certain 2024–2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles because cracks may develop in the rear subframe. The campaign is recorded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under recall number 26V613000 and covers 1,073 vehicles. JLR’s campaign numbers are D165 and D166.
What the official notice says
NHTSA classifies the issue under structure, frame and members. Its summary says that cracks may develop in the rear subframe. A cracked subframe may have reduced structural integrity. The agency also says a crack may diminish handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash, while the reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The notice does not say that every vehicle in the campaign has already developed a visible crack. It identifies a potential safety defect affecting specific vehicles. The public record also does not provide a single engine specification, a mileage threshold or a detailed technical explanation of what caused the cracks.
JLR reported the campaign to NHTSA on 24 September 2026. The database lists the 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years separately, while the 1,073-unit figure applies to the campaign as a whole. It is a North American recall figure, not a global production total for the Range Rover Sport.
The planned remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and replace it where necessary. NHTSA says the repair will be carried out free of charge. The agency’s record says interim letters warning owners about the safety risk were expected to be mailed from 20 November 2026, with additional letters to follow once the final remedy was available.
The interim wording is relevant because it indicates that the final service process was still being completed when the campaign data was filed. Owners should monitor their contact details and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. A vehicle owner should not assume that the part must be replaced without an inspection, because the official remedy is based on the condition of the affected subframe.
For vehicles covered by the US campaign, NHTSA lists Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. That number is not a general contact for every country. Owners in Europe should use their local Land Rover retailer or the recall system for the vehicle’s market.
Why the VIN matters
Safety recalls apply to identified vehicles, not automatically to every example of a model year. The affected VIN range and market determine whether a car is included. NHTSA’s recall tool is designed for VIN checks, and Land Rover provides a separate VIN recall search for US vehicles.
That means a 2024 Range Rover Sport is not automatically affected simply because its model year appears in the campaign. Two cars with the same model year and powertrain can have different recall status if they were built in different lots or sold into different markets. The official VIN result and confirmation from an authorised retailer are the appropriate way to establish coverage.
The distinction is also important for imported used vehicles. A Range Rover Sport brought into Europe from North America may appear in the NHTSA campaign, while a car sold new in Europe may be handled through another national campaign or may not be covered. The absence of a vehicle in the US database is not proof that every other market is unaffected.
What the rear subframe does
The subframe is a structural assembly between the body and the suspension and drivetrain components. At the rear of the vehicle it can support suspension and axle-related parts and transfer loads into the body structure. A crack in that assembly is different from a cosmetic issue, although the actual condition of an individual vehicle can only be established by a proper inspection.
Owners should not remove parts or try to assess structural cracks without the correct workshop equipment. New noises, changes in stability, unusual behaviour through corners or warning messages should be reported when a service appointment is made. Those symptoms do not prove that this recall defect is present, but they are relevant information for the technician.
NHTSA describes two possible consequences: reduced structural integrity, which may increase injury risk in a crash, and reduced handling or control, which may increase crash risk. These are the agency’s stated risk pathways. The record does not say that the campaign has caused a specified number of crashes or injuries.
What European owners should do
The verified campaign is administered by Jaguar Land Rover North America through NHTSA. The record does not confirm that the same 1,073 vehicles are registered in Romania or that every European-market Range Rover Sport is included. European owners can still request a VIN check from an authorised retailer, particularly if their vehicle was imported from the United States.
If the VIN is covered, the repair should be scheduled through the authorised network. The inspection and any required replacement are free under the recall. Owners should follow any interim safety guidance supplied by JLR and avoid structural modifications outside the authorised repair process. It would be inaccurate to describe every 2024–2026 Range Rover Sport as defective; the campaign concerns vehicles identified by VIN.
Image: 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport D300 photographed by Charles from Port Chester, New York. The image is available on Wikimedia Commons under CC0 and illustrates the model; it does not confirm that the photographed vehicle is part of the recall.
