What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 26V297000 includes certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Source component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- seat belt will not latch
- seatbelt keeps coming loose
- belt buckle feels loose
- seat belt warning stays on
- belt will not retract
- seat belt recall
Symptoms in the record
- A buckle, retractor or warning system may not work as expected, though a VIN check is still required
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- NHTSA campaign 26V297000
- The manufacturer filing lists 76 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 26V297000 · May 12, 2026
Official campaign record for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 76 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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