Even the big ones are having problems and now Jaguar is also recalling more than 120,000 Range Rovers due to a steering failure. Jaguar has launched a massive recall of more than 120,000 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport after detecting problems in the front upper ball joint. The component, manufactured in Taiwan by SuperAlloy Industrial, is so fragile that it ends up cracking and, in some cases, comes off completely.
What is happening with Jaguar and Range Rover
The recall was announced in mid-August, after Canadian authorities and Jaguar Land Rover itself began investigating the problem. In the end, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also got involved, which resulted in an official recall campaign.
Although no accidents or injuries have been reported so far due to this failure, 110 related claims have already accumulated in the U.S. between September 2015 and July 2025 alone. Better safe than sorry.
Which models are affected?
The recall affects two specific models:
- Range Rover (2014–2017)
- Range Rover Sport (2014–2017)
So, don’t worry because authorized workshops have received instructions to fully inspect the front suspension of these vehicles. If cracks are detected, they will replace the ball joint and it will not cost anything to the customer. They will install an additional support to reinforce the assembly and prevent it from happening again.
When?
Wait, owners will receive the famous NHTSA’s letter before September 30, 2025. When they receive it, they must book an appointment as soon as possible to have their car checked, but if you don’t want to wait, you can also contact Land Rover customer service to check if their vehicle is on the list.
Or maybe you can check the VIN number of your vehicle and identify if it is included in this recall, this option is quite faster.
Safety, once again in the spotlight
This type of failure puts back on the table how important it is to monitor the structural design of cars. A part that cannot withstand enough pressure can pose a serious danger if not detected in time. That is why Jaguar has activated several recall campaigns with numbers such as D019, N759, D041 and D027 to replace the previous alert 24V840 issued by the NHTSA.
There have been no accidents, no one wants to drive a car knowing that a critical part can break without warning.
Ford also struggling with recalls
Jaguar is not the only one cleaning up. Ford has also announced a good number of recalls this year. More than 170,000 vehicles affected for various reasons, from oil leaks to serious problems such as the 103,000 F-150 (models 2023–2025) at risk of rear axle failure.
And that is not all: they also recalled more than 270,000 cars due to fire risk. What is clear is that manufacturers, at least on paper, are starting to take user complaints more seriously. It is not Ford’s year, we know that and they know it too.
More than 120,000 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will have to go to the workshop because of a defective ball joint that can compromise the front suspension and affect vehicle control. Fortunately, there have been no victims, but the number of claims is already making noise. If you own one of these models, keep an eye on the mailbox and do not let it slide. This time, safety is not negotiable.
For more information, you can check campaign code 25V-514 on the official NHTSA website.