Huge recall for Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover SUVs sold in South Africa

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has informed motorists of a safety recall affecting certain luxury SUVs sold in South Africa.

The NCC was informed by Jaguar Land Rover South Africa of a recall affecting six different vehicles that were sold locally within the last two years.

This includes the Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar.

The affected models were sold during the following periods:

• Jaguar F-Pace – March 2024 to January 2025
• Land Rover Defender – March 2024 to April 2026
• Land Rover Discovery – March 2024 to April 2026
• Range Rover – March 2024 to June 2024
• Range Rover Sport – March 2024 to June 2024
• Range Rover Velar – March 2024 to April 2026

The NCC did not clarify how many units were affected across each model line.

The vehicles are all being recalled due to a possible hazard with the engine that poses a safety risk to the occupants, as well as other motorists.

“According to the supplier, a concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front-End Auxiliary Drive belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high-torsion input,” said the NCC.

“This may cause the pulley to clash and damage the engine oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor may result in an engine oil leak, creating a potential slip hazard for other road users, particularly riders of two-wheeled vehicles.”

Consumers who own the affected vehicles are urged to visit their nearest Jaguar Land Rover dealership to arrange for an inspection.

The Front-End Auxiliary Drive idler pulley will be replaced at no cost to the owner.

Another recall for Jaguar Land Rover

This is the second recall issued by Jaguar Land Rover this week.

On Monday, the NCC informed motorists that the Model Year 2020 to 2027 Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, and Range Rover units were being recalled over safety concerns.

“According to the supplier, a concern has been identified with the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring,” said the NCC.

“Over time, the connector may experience fretting corrosion, which can increase resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit. This may result in the driver’s airbag failing to deploy when required to do so.”

Over 40,000 cars have been recalled in South Africa so far this year.

Toyota and Lexus have issued safety notices for the Land Cruiser 300 and LX, and VW recalled nearly 26,000 Polo Vivo units.

Chinese manufacturer MG recalled the MG3 hatchback, and Ford has submitted notices for most of its vehicles, including the Ranger, Puma, Everest, Transit, and Tourneo.

Hyundai recalled the Elantra, Tucson, and i30, and Jeep found problems with the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Grand Cherokee WL.