TSB: JAGUAR DEFENDER, DEFENDER PHEV, DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY PHEV, DISCOVERY SPORT, E-PACE, E-PACE PHEV, F-PACE, F-PACE PHEV, I-PACE, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, RANGE ROVER SPORT, RANGE ROVER VELAR, RANGE ROVER VELAR PHEV, XE, XF (2012–2022)

Bulletin SFCC_OCT2021_42 — October 15, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSFCC_OCT2021_42
ManufacturerJAGUAR
ModelsDEFENDER, DEFENDER PHEV, DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY PHEV, DISCOVERY SPORT, E-PACE, E-PACE PHEV, F-PACE, F-PACE PHEV, I-PACE, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, RANGE ROVER SPORT, RANGE ROVER VELAR, RANGE ROVER VELAR PHEV, XE, XF
Model Years2012–2022
Date IssuedOctober 15, 2021
Date Added to NHTSANovember 2, 2021
ComponentSEATS
Vehicles Affected87 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Seat Recliner Motor Inoperative

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DEFENDER PHEV 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2022 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR E-PACE 2022 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE 2022 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR I-PACE 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2022 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XE 2022 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XF 2022 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY PHEV 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR E-PACE 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR E-PACE PHEV 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE PHEV 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR I-PACE 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR PHEV 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XE 2021 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XF 2021 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2020 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2020 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2020 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR E-PACE 2020 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE 2020 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR I-PACE 2020 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2020 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2020 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2020 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XE 2020 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XF 2020 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2019 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2019 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR E-PACE 2019 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE 2019 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR I-PACE 2019 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2019 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2019 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2019 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XE 2019 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XF 2019 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2018 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2018 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR E-PACE 2018 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE 2018 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2018 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2018 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 2018 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XE 2018 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XF 2018 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2017 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2017 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR F-PACE 2017 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2017 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2017 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XE 2017 220000 SEATS
JAGUAR XF 2017 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2016 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2016 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2016 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2016 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2015 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2015 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2014 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2014 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2013 220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012 220000 SEATS

Related JAGUAR Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
F-PACE 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:D... Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2...
E-PACE 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:D... Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2...
F-PACE 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:D... Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2...
E-PACE 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:D... Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2...
F-PACE 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:D... Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized JAGUAR dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SFCC_OCT2021_42) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.