Airbag Recall Affects Nearly 21,000 Land Rover Evoque Vehicles

Land Rover has announced a recall that affects nearly 21,000 Land Rover Evoque SUVs due to a potentially serious issue with the front passenger airbag.

This defect could compromise the airbag’s ability to deploy safely during a collision, posing an increased risk of injury.

While the automaker is offering a fix, some owners may still experience delays or repeated problems that could warrant legal action.

Here’s what you need to know as a Land Rover Evoque owner and how you could receive compensation for purchasing a lemon.

What’s Wrong with the Passenger Airbag in Evoque SUVs?

The issue centers around the airbag being improperly folded inside their compartments during manufacturing, resulting in a potentially poor deployment that could harm passengers more than protect them.

According to Land Rover’s July 7, 2025 Safety Recall Report, the airbag can tear during deployment and potentially rupture.

This can prevent the airbag from inflating as it should, reducing its effectiveness during an impact. In a worst-case scenario, the airbag could fail to protect the occupant at all, leaving them vulnerable in a crash that would otherwise be survivable.

One report describes how the gas inside of the airbag can also burn the passenger if it tears and pours the hot gas into the cabin.

Which Evoque Models Are Affected?

The Evoque models impacted are all 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and some 2025 vehicles, depending on when the 2025 Evoque was manufactured; some of these have an updated, safe, airbag mechanism.

Notably, every single Evoque produced during that timespan is subject to the recall: the Safety Recall Report mentions 20,999 cars, 100% of which are estimated to contain the defect.

Why the Airbag Tear Risk Is a Safety Concern

Airbags are one of the most critical safety features in any vehicle. If a defect prevents them from deploying correctly, the consequences can be severe.

In this case, there are several significant risks to the airbags failing to deploy properly. First, the airbag may simply not deploy at all, failing to protect the occupant of the vehicle.

Second, the airbag may deploy but tear, releasing the hot gas used to inflate the airbags into the cabin.

This could potentially burn occupants on top of not inflating the airbag itself. Both of these can increase the risk of injury to a front-seat passenger in a crash.

Drivers rely on their vehicle’s safety systems to function as designed, and defects like this undermine that trust. Land Rover’s recall is likely trying to restore that trust.

Land Rover’s Fix and Owner Notification Timeline

According to the Safety Recall Report, Land Rover will be sending out notifications to dealers on July 21, 2025.

Also according to the safety report, vehicle owners will receive their notification letters on or before August 29, 2025.

Concerned vehicle owners may be able to ask dealerships for repairs before their letters go out, allowing them to address the issue and hopefully obtain a safe vehicle.

Until the recall and repairs are complete, it may be advisable to limit front-passenger occupancy to protect passengers from the faulty airbag deployment.

When to Get Legal Help for Repeat Airbag Issues

While a single recall repair might be inconvenient, repeated problems with your airbag system—especially after the vehicle has already been serviced—can be a sign of a deeper defect.

If your Evoque has been in the shop multiple times for the same airbag issue or has remained out of service for an extended period due to repairs, it may qualify as a lemon under your state’s consumer protection laws.

To begin the process, the first step is documentation. Keep detailed records of every service visit, including dates, repair orders, diagnostic notes, and communications with the dealership.

If the airbag warning light keeps coming back on, or if repeated repairs do not seem to fix the problem, that documentation will be critical in building a legal case.

Next, you may want to speak with a lemon law attorney who can review your situation and determine if your vehicle meets the requirements for a claim.

Generally, these laws apply to vehicles still under the manufacturer’s original warranty, and they require that the defect either hasn’t been fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts or has caused the vehicle to be out of use for an extended time (often 30 or more days total).

If your claim qualifies, you may consider seeking a refund, vehicle replacement, or cash compensation. Many lemon law attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing out of pocket—and if you win, the manufacturer is typically required to cover your legal fees and costs.

Taking legal action may seem daunting, but it’s often the most effective way to get the resolution you deserve.

If you’re driving a vehicle with an unresolved airbag defect, your safety is at risk—and you shouldn’t have to wait around while the problem persists.

Work with the Lemon Law Experts Now!

If your vehicle has been subject to repeat warranty repair attempts, you could be dealing with a lemon. Reaching out to a lemon law attorney is a smart first step—they can explain your legal options and guide you through the process from start to finish.

The team at Lemon Law Experts has a strong track record of helping drivers recover compensation, with millions won on behalf of clients across the country.

Keep in mind that lemon law claims often depend on timing, especially if your car has been out of service for an extended period.

Don’t wait—get in touch with us today for a free consultation. You can call us at (877) 885-5366 or submit a contact form on our website to get started. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence.