NHTSA recall 26V-297 (26V297000)
seat belts recall reported May 12, 2026 - about 76 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V297000
- Also written as
- 26V-297
- Manufacturer number
- D105
- Reported
- May 12, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~76
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-297 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.