WASHINGTON, DC — Land Rover is recalling 93,997 Range Rovers in the United States because water can collect around the rearview camera and damage it, according to records filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles are 2022 through 2026 model-year Range Rovers.
The safety concern is simple but serious: if the backup camera stops displaying an image, the driver loses a key view behind the vehicle. NHTSA says that condition can raise the risk of a crash. Jaguar Land Rover North America filed the recall on Oct. 15, 2026, and owners will be notified by mail before the final repair is ready.
NHTSA says drainage holes are not sufficient around the camera area
NHTSA’s recall record, campaign 26V678, says water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera because there are not enough drain holes. That can leave moisture trapped near the camera assembly and damage it over time.
The agency classifies the issue as a back-over prevention problem tied to a sensing-system camera component. In NHTSA’s words, a rearview camera image that does not display can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle and increase crash risk. The filing describes the defect as a condition that may lead to damage, rather than stating how many cameras have already failed.
The recall covers only Range Rover models from 2022 through 2026
NHTSA lists the recall under the Land Rover Range Rover nameplate for five model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The agency says 93,997 vehicles are potentially affected.
The notice does not include other Land Rover lines such as Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, Defender, or Discovery. Those models are separate vehicle families and are not part of this recall campaign.
Dealers will drill extra drain holes and inspect the rearview camera
The fix is mechanical, not a software update. According to NHTSA, dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim so water can escape more easily.
Technicians will also inspect the rearview camera and replace it if needed. Land Rover says the work will be completed free of charge for owners. The company’s recall plan does not rely on an over-the-air patch or driver action to solve the problem.
Owners are set to receive interim letters in December
Land Rover expects to mail interim notice letters on Dec. 11, 2026, warning owners about the safety issue before the full remedy is available. Additional letters will go out once the final repair is ready.
The notices are meant to tell owners what is wrong and what steps are coming next. NHTSA’s record says the first letter is a safety-risk notice, while the follow-up mailing will explain when the final remedy can be completed.
How owners can check whether their vehicle is affected
Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 for more information. The company’s recall number is D171, and NHTSA assigned campaign number 26V678.
Vehicle owners can also use NHTSA’s recall lookup tool and enter a vehicle identification number to see whether their specific Range Rover is included. The database shows recall information reported by manufacturers for each VIN.
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