2016 Land Rover Range Rover Steering Problems

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the suspension warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

I am submitting this email as a formal safety defect notification regarding a front suspension knuckle cracking condition observed on my 2016 Range Rover Td6, which appears to directly correspond with Land Rover Recall D027. Attached are photographs of the passenger-side front suspension knuckle showing a distinct structural crack running vertically through the knuckle body at the upper control arm mounting point. The crack is continuous, visible from multiple perspectives, and is not consistent with a normal casting seam or cosmetic surface feature. According to the recall description, cracking in this location may result in loss of clamp load and potential separation of the suspension arm, posing a significant risk to vehicle control and occupant safety. The condition observed on my vehicle appears consistent with the failure mode identified by the manufacturer. I am submitting this information to: - Document a real-world instance of the suspected defect - Provide photographic evidence supporting the concern - Support evaluation of recall scope and remedy effectiveness This submission is provided in the interest of vehicle safety and defect reporting. I respectfully request confirmation of receipt and inclusion of this information in your defect review records. Please advise if any additional details or documentation are required.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front suspension made an abnormal sound while driving over a bump in the roadway, while depressing the brake pedal, or while turning. The sound became louder over time. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,300.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased in June 2025. The contact stated that while searching for the vehicle appraisal information, the contact noticed an unrepaired recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was difficult to control and felt as if the vehicle was floating. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front suspension had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the dealer’s system had been hacked. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the message “Suspension Fault - Pull Over and Stop Engine” was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the system was down, but offered no additional assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded as a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the message, "Suspension Fault," was displayed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 116,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle became difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front suspension upper knuckle joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the “Suspension Fault” error message displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,926. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, after driving over a small bump in the roadway the contact briefly lost control of vehicle and lightly grazed the divider. The contact then became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and safely pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front suspension upper knuckle joint. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 129,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an air bag replacement, the contact was informed that the front passenger's side knuckle was fractured. The contact was informed that the front passenger's side knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that the radio was making a static sound and was intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof drain hole was rusted and caused water to leak internally through the sides of the vehicle and underneath the seats and the carpet, which damaged the amplifier. The dealer replaced the amplifier, drained the water out of the vehicle and installed silicone on the sunroof. The vehicle was temporarily repaired and was deemed salvaged by the insurance company due to the water damage. The contact was in the process of obtaining a salvaged title for the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The front suspension knuckle on my 2016 Range Rover developed a visible crack, which caused severe play in the steering and made the vehicle unsafe to drive. On even small bumps, the vehicle would suddenly and forcefully pull into other lanes, creating a serious hazard. My safety, my [XXX] child’s safety, and the safety of others on the road were clearly at risk. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership on January 30, 2025, where the issue was diagnosed and confirmed. I was advised not to drive the vehicle due to the danger, and it has remained parked at the dealership since that day. This issue is part of an open safety recall, but there has been no repair, no replacement part, and no loaner or rental vehicle provided to date. The vehicle has been out of service for nearly five months. There were no dashboard warning lights related to the steering, but I did receive a suspension system error message before the diagnosis. Steering instability continued to worsen leading up to the appointment. The dealership inspected and documented the cracked knuckle, and the defective part remains in the vehicle, available for inspection if needed. I am submitting this complaint due to the extended delay in addressing a known safety defect, the lack of support from the manufacturer, and the serious danger this failure presents to drivers and others on the road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud clanking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that both sides of the suspension arms had fractured. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign to Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.