Is Your Range Rover Evoque Part of the 2025 Airbag Recall?

If you own a 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or certain 2025 Range Rover Evoque, there is an active federal safety recall you need to know about — and act on. In July 2025, Jaguar Land Rover issued a recall covering approximately 20,999 Range Rover Evoque SUVs in the United States due to a defect in the front passenger airbag that could cause it to tear during deployment. A torn airbag provides reduced crash protection and can allow hot gases to escape, creating a burn hazard for the front passenger.

This is NHTSA recall campaign number 25V454000 — a federal safety recall that entitles every owner of an affected Evoque to a free airbag module replacement at an authorized Land Rover dealer. If you haven’t checked whether your vehicle is included, now is the time.

Milestone Motors is Royal Palm Beach’s trusted European auto specialist, serving Land Rover and Range Rover owners across Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach with over 350 five-star reviews and a lifetime warranty on every repair. Here’s everything Royal Palm Beach Evoque owners need to know.

What the Recall Is and Which Vehicles Are Affected

NHTSA recall 25V454000 covers Range Rover Evoque SUVs produced between July 10, 2020 and October 7, 2024 — which spans the 2021 through 2025 model years. The recall affects approximately 20,999 vehicles in the United States alone.

The defect: the front passenger airbag module was improperly folded during assembly at the supplier level. This variability in airbag folding causes some units to tear when the airbag deploys in a collision, rather than fully inflating to cushion the passenger. A torn airbag may not adequately protect the front passenger in a crash, and the hot gases used to inflate the airbag can escape through the tear, potentially causing burns.

Land Rover became aware of irregular airbag deployments in the field as early as 2023 and formally triggered the recall on June 30, 2025, after confirming the folding variability as the root cause. Owner notification letters began going out on August 29, 2025.

The good news: Land Rover has reported no accidents or injuries related to this defect as of the recall announcement. But a safety recall of this nature is not something to defer — the remedy is free, and the risk is real.

How to Check If Your Specific Evoque Is Included

Not every Evoque within the model year range is necessarily included — manufacturing date and production batch determine whether your specific vehicle is affected. The fastest way to check is:

1. Locate your VIN — found on the driver’s side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver’s door jamb sticker, or your registration and insurance documents
2. Visit the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls — enter your 17-digit VIN to see all open recalls on your specific vehicle
3. Contact Land Rover directly at 800-637-6837 with your VIN for confirmation and to schedule the free repair

If your Evoque is included, do not wait for the dealer to contact you. The remedy — replacement of the passenger airbag module — is performed free of charge at any authorized Land Rover dealer. If you’ve already paid for a related airbag repair, you may be eligible for reimbursement by submitting documentation to Land Rover.

What the Symptoms Look Like — and Why There Often Aren’t Any

This is one of the more unusual aspects of this recall — there is typically no dashboard warning light, no observable symptom, and no indication inside the vehicle that the airbag module is defective. The folding defect is internal to the airbag module and cannot be detected by the driver without disassembling the airbag housing.

This means Royal Palm Beach Evoque owners may have been driving with this defect for months or years without any indication. The airbag functions normally in every detectable way until it’s actually needed in a collision — at which point the folding variability determines whether it protects the passenger or tears and fails to do so.

This type of latent defect is exactly why checking your VIN proactively is so important. You cannot rely on a warning light or a change in vehicle behavior to alert you to this issue.

What Causes This Type of Airbag Defect and Why It Matters

The passenger airbag module in affected Evoque vehicles was manufactured by Joyson Safety Systems in Hungary. The defect was caused by variability in how the airbag cushion was folded during the assembly process — some units were folded correctly, others were not, and there was no reliable external way to differentiate between the two. The airbag cushion’s structural integrity during high-speed deployment depends on precise, consistent folding that allows the material to unfurl evenly under inflation pressure. Improper folding creates stress concentrations in the fabric that cause tearing when the airbag deploys at the speed needed in a real collision.

This is not a Takata-style issue involving a chemical propellant defect, and Land Rover has been clear that the defect is unrelated to the Takata recall that affected so many vehicles in the prior decade. The remedy — replacement with a correctly folded airbag module — is straightforward, and Land Rover has confirmed that the corrected specification was introduced during the 2025 model year production run.

Why Royal Palm Beach Evoque Owners Should Act Promptly

Florida law does not currently require dealers to disclose open recalls at the point of sale for used vehicles, which means Evoque owners in Royal Palm Beach who purchased their vehicle used may not have received a recall notification at the time of purchase. If you bought a 2021–2025 Evoque from a private seller or a non-Land Rover used car lot, you may not have received any recall notification, and your vehicle may still have the defective airbag module installed.

Additionally, if you’re planning to sell or trade in your Evoque, an open safety recall is a significant disclosure item that can affect its resale value in Palm Beach County’s active luxury vehicle market. Completing the free recall repair before listing your vehicle eliminates this complication entirely.

How Milestone Motors Supports Royal Palm Beach Land Rover Owners

While the recall repair itself must be performed at an authorized Land Rover dealer using Land Rover’s recall-specific replacement modules, Milestone Motors supports Royal Palm Beach Evoque owners in several important ways:

• VIN recall status check — our team can help you verify your recall status and confirm whether your specific Evoque is included before you head to a dealer.
• Pre- and post-recall service — any other Land Rover or Range Rover service your Evoque needs — oil changes, brake service, suspension repair, check-engine light diagnosis, or scheduled maintenance — can be performed at Milestone Motors at significantly lower cost than at the dealership, backed by our lifetime warranty.
• Honest guidance — if your Evoque has other maintenance items due alongside the recall visit, we’ll give you an honest, itemized assessment so you can plan your service schedule intelligently rather than discovering deferred maintenance at an unexpected time.

For Land Rover service and repair in Royal Palm Beach backed by 350+ five-star reviews and a lifetime warranty, Milestone Motors is the shop Palm Beach County Land Rover owners trust for everything beyond the recall repair itself.

Why Choose Milestone Motors for Land Rover Service in Royal Palm Beach, FL

Milestone Motors is Royal Palm Beach’s dedicated European auto specialist — serving Audi, BMW, Mercedes, MINI, and Land Rover owners across Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach. Our lifetime warranty, loaner vehicles, and 350+ verified five-star reviews reflect a commitment to service quality that keeps Palm Beach County’s European vehicle owners coming back.

Located at 530 Business Parkway, Ste 2 in Royal Palm Beach, we’re the independent alternative to dealership pricing and dealership wait times for every Land Rover service need outside of the recall program.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Range Rover Evoque Airbag Recall

How do I know if my Evoque has already had the recall repair completed?

Check your vehicle’s service history or call Land Rover at 800-637-6837 with your VIN. The NHTSA VIN lookup tool will also show whether an open recall has been completed on your specific vehicle.

Is it safe to drive my Evoque while waiting for the recall repair appointment?

Land Rover has issued no stop-drive order for this recall, meaning the vehicle is considered drivable. However, the front passenger will experience reduced airbag protection until the repair is completed. We recommend scheduling the free repair as promptly as a dealer appointment allows.

Can Milestone Motors perform the recall airbag replacement?

No — recall repairs must be performed at authorized Land Rover dealers using Land Rover’s official replacement parts and procedures, at no charge to the owner. Milestone Motors handles all other Land Rover service and repair needs.

I bought my Evoque used and never received a recall letter — am I still eligible for the free repair?

Yes. Recall entitlement follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Any owner of an affected Evoque is eligible for the free repair regardless of purchase history. Use your VIN to confirm status and contact Land Rover or your nearest dealer to schedule.

Check Your VIN and Schedule Your Free Recall Repair Today

If you own a 2021–2025 Range Rover Evoque in Royal Palm Beach, check your VIN at nhtsa.gov or call Land Rover at 800-637-6837 today. The repair is free, the appointment is straightforward, and the protection it provides is essential. For all other Land Rover service needs in Royal Palm Beach, call Milestone Motors at 561-779-2650 or visit milestonemotorspb.com!

* Range Rover Evoque Steering Wheel image credit goes to: Emirhan Karamuk.