About 21,000 Range Rover Evoque SUVs Recalled in US Over Airbag Safety Defect

According to he report filled by JLR to NHTSA, A concern has been identified on 2021 to 2024 and certain 2025 Model Year Range Rover Evoque vehicles where, during a passenger airbag deployment, the airbag may tear as a result of improper folding of the airbag during the airbag assembly process. A torn airbag may reduce the occupant protection and therefore increase risk of injury in the event of a crash. A torn airbag may also allow the escape of hot gasses which may cause burns to occupants. There have been no reports of crashes, injuries or fires linked to the defect in the U.S. as of the recall filing.

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The defect was traced back to variability in the folding of the airbag material, as observed during field inspections and testing. The investigation, which began in May 2023, included extensive testing of airbag deployment under varying temperatures and conditions. By June 2025, Jaguar Land Rover concluded that the fold irregularities were likely contributing to abnormal airbag performance. The affected airbag modules were supplied by Joyson Safety Systems Hungary Kft. located in Miskolc, Hungary.

To deal with the issue, JLR saud that they will replace the passenger airbag module and associated components at no cost to vehicle owners. Customers who previously paid for related repairs may be eligible for reimbursement under the company’s claims process.