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Land Rover Freelander safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Land Rover Freelander since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Land Rover Freelander. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
12 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 12 launched 1998 to 2015
  • Most recent 7 October 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/186
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2008 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Land Rover Freelander?

Not every Land Rover Freelander is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Land Rover Freelander recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026

2008 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Land Rover Freelander safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’98 1
’99 0
’00 0
’01 1
’02 1
’03 0
’04 2
’05 2
’06 0
’07 0
’08 3
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 1
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Land Rover Freelander recall, newest first

2015 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 7 October 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/186 Manufacturer ref. P073

Defect
The controller circuit for the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater fitted to affected vehicles may short circuit. This normally results in flat battery but may also cause non starting Additionally the short circuit may cause a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire. All of these symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace PTC with latest design version.
Vehicles affected
429 Freelander vehicles
Built
19 May 2008 to 2 Jun 2008

2013 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 27 August 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/091 Manufacturer ref. P033

Defect
It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.
Vehicles affected
49,104 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 30 Sept 2013

2008 3 recalls

Fire may occur

Launched 23 December 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/187 Manufacturer ref. P014

Defect
A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.
Vehicles affected
28,924 Freelander vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2007 to 23 May 2008

Booster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire

Launched 2 October 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/125 Manufacturer ref. p011

Defect
It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery and a non start situation.Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked unattended.
Remedy
Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.
Vehicles affected
28,871 Freelander vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2007 to 23 May 2008

Sunroof may detach

Launched 7 April 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/024 Manufacturer ref. P009

Defect
Failure of either the left or right side guide rail could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind. In certain circumstances the glass panel can become detached.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails.
Vehicles affected
11,169 Freelander vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2006 to 12 Jan 2008

2005 2 recalls

Left hand rear door child safety lock lever may fail

Launched 7 September 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/083 Manufacturer ref. A011

Defect
Should the outer door handle of the left hand rear door be operated whilst the child lock is engaged this may permit the door to be opened by operation of the interior handle.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the suspect locks inspected and replaced if found to be defective.
Vehicles affected
9,834 Freelander vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2000 to 30 Apr 2005

Incorrect nut installed into rear subframe

Launched 12 January 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/165

Defect
M12 weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.
Vehicles affected
129 Freelander vehicles
Built
12 Aug 2003 to 29 Aug 2003

2004 2 recalls

Incorrect manufacturer of the passenger airbag

Launched 4 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/184 Manufacturer ref. 184

Defect
The deflector panel contained in the passenger side air-bag module may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may result in unsatisfactory performance of the deflector panel's structural integrity during air bag deployment. This could result in damage of the air bag that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the defective component with a quality assured one.
Vehicles affected
610 Freelander vehicles
Built
26 Aug 2004 to 1 Oct 2004

Possibility of the left hand child lock disengaging

Launched 11 August 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/076 Manufacturer ref. A163

Defect
It has been identified that if the left hand rear door is repeatedly operated with the child lock engaged disengagement of the lock can occur. This will allow the door to be opened from the inside when it is believed to be locked. This is due to the incorrect setting of the hot melt riveting machine.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the left hand rear door lock with a quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
3,090 Freelander vehicles
Built
15 Jul 2002 to 27 Sept 2002

2002 1 recall

Diagnostic connector concern.

Launched 5 November 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/041 Manufacturer ref. A278

Defect
When some scan tools are connected to the diagnostic connector on the vehicle they expect to see a vehicle ground on pin 5 of the diagnostic connector. Pin 5 of the diagnostic connector has no wire in place to supply a ground point. It is a legal requirement in NAS and for EOBD certified vehicles in the EU to have a vehicle ground in pin 5.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit a pin to position 5 on the diagnostic connector and splice to the existing earth point.
Vehicles affected
22,624 Freelander vehicles
Built
7 Jul 2000 to 18 Mar 2002

2001 1 recall

Insecurity of front seat backrest.

Launched 22 October 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/017 Manufacturer ref. 237

Defect
The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
4,368 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2000 to 28 Feb 2001
Also covers

1998 1 recall

Possible failure of rear suspension locating links

Launched 6 November 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/080

Defect
Land Rover have identified a weld integrity concern associated with the rear suspension links on Freelander models. Should the weld fracture the stability of the rear hub assembly could be impaired. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from a straight line under normal driving conditions. To protect the long term integrity of these components Land Rover are implementing recall action on all Freelander models within the affected VIN range.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the rear suspension links with quality assured units.
Vehicles affected
10,477 Freelander vehicles
Built
1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 1998

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 12 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Land Rover Freelander. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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