Another Safety Recall
Apart from the cracking rear subframes, there are also other recalls that plague the current generation of Range Rovers. Last month, we reported on the subframe issue, which was apparently a problem with one of Land Rover’s suppliers.
Now, we’re looking at a new recall, this time a fault in the drainage system that literally drowns the rearview camera until it can’t see clearly anymore or just completely stops working. Model years 2022 to 2026 of the Land Rover Range Rover are affected, with specific production dates between July 8, 2021, and June 4, 2026 indicated. The affected units all come from the Solihull Vehicle Assembly Plant.
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Drowning Rearview Camera
The rearview camera is becoming a common feature in modern cars, whether premium or mainstream. Let’s face it, pillars are getting bigger as cars get heavier, and less and less glass is being used to be able to pass rollover tests. Plus, you might’ve noticed how long and wide cars have been getting lately, so a rearview camera is kind of a must.
Anyway, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially published a Safety Recall Report to address the issue. What happens is that the rear tailgate drainage system of the 2022 to 2026 Range Rovers has a fault in the pipes, which causes water from the roof to pool around the rearview camera.
Over time, this “can cause damage to the camera.” This water ingress can cause a distorted image, or no image at all, to be displayed on the touchscreen,” the report states. The NHTSA also adds that “a blurred image or lack of display of the rearview camera image may result in the driver being unaware of objects or pedestrians, increasing the risk of an injury or a crash.”
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In Hindsight…
According to the recall, the Product Safety and Compliance Committee (PSCC) opened an investigation due to the “anomalous rear camera replacement rates on Range Rover vehicles.” The findings of the research indicate that there is an “unexplained elevated camera replacement rate in U.S. and Canada compared to other markets and PSCC directed a dedicated engineering team to investigate this anomaly and report findings into the forum,” the NHTSA noted in its report on July 31, 2026.
On August 8, 2026, further investigations were conducted to ruile out whether it was genuine camera failures that were occuring, or whether it was something else. Further analysis after the fact revealed that the cameras that failed did so because of water ingress, this was determined on October 6, 2026.
Following that, on October 8, 2026, “the matter was referred to PSCC Decision Forum which instructed a recall be launched to remedy the affected vehicles in U.S. and Canada where the field evidence showed an elevated rate of failure.” Between August 3, 2022 to September 28, 2026, Jaguar-Land Rover has received 2,295 claims and field reports in the United States involving the rearview camera. It’s also noteworthy that units introduced after June 4, 2026 have a revised tailgate trim that’s sealed better.
The Remedy
For the affected models, dealers are instructed to remedy the situation by drilling additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim that contains the camera. The functionality of the camera will be determined first and if it is required, it will be replaced under the recall.
Owners who will need a camera replacement won’t need to bust out their wallets on this one, as the NHTSA reports that “there will be no charge to the owners for this permanent repair.” Dealers are to be notified by October 29, 2026, and owner notification letters are expected to roll out on or before December 11, 2026.
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