2019–2023 Land Rover (5 models) Engine & Cooling Recall 23V044000 (Land Rover N763)

NHTSA recall 23V044000 (Land Rover recall N763) covers about 6,724 2019–2023 Land Rover (5 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Feb 2, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V044000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

6,724
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2023
model years
Feb 2, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine & cooling (engine, oil/lubrication)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

The risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 29, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Land Rover recall number N763

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V044000 as N763. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N763 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Land Rover Defender2020–2023—
Land Rover Discovery2022–2023All Discovery recallsYears to avoid
Land Rover Range Rover2020–2023All Range Rover recallsYears to avoid
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2019–2023All Range Rover Sport recallsYears to avoid
Land Rover Range Rover Velar2023All Range Rover Velar recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 2, 2023
Owner notification
Mar 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 23V044000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V044000 is open, call any Land Rover dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V044000 or N763). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V044000?

NHTSA recall 23V044000 (Land Rover recall N763) covers about 6,724 2019–2023 Land Rover (5 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Feb 2, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V044000?

NHTSA's record for 23V044000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V044000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Land Rover dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V044000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 29, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Land Rover recall number for 23V044000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N763. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N763) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V044000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V044000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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