Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Halt After Cyberattack

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced on Tuesday that it has extended its ongoing production pause until September 24, 2025, following a major cybersecurity incident earlier this month.

Cyberattack Halts JLR Plants

In a statement, the luxury carmaker said:

“Today we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in our production until Wednesday 24th September 2025.”

The company noted that forensic investigations are still underway and that a controlled restart of its global operations will take time. JLR apologized for the continued disruption, pledging to provide updates as the probe progresses.

Impact on Customers and Dealers

According to the BBC, UK repair garages have warned that Jaguar and Land Rover owners may face delays in receiving replacement parts, as the cyber incident disrupted supply chains. The timing has proved particularly problematic, coinciding with the release of new registration plates on September 1, traditionally one of the busiest periods for new car deliveries.

Hacker Group Claims Responsibility

A hacker collective calling itself “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” has claimed responsibility for the breach. The group—allegedly a network of English-speaking teenagers previously linked to the Marks & Spencer cyberattack—told the BBC it had gained access to JLR’s systems.

While they did not confirm whether sensitive data was stolen or malware deployed, the group shared two screenshots as proof:

• Internal troubleshooting instructions for a charging issue

• Internal system logs

Cybersecurity experts noted that the leaked images indicated access to sensitive, non-public information.

Ongoing Security Challenges

JLR had previously invested heavily in cybersecurity, signing a five-year, £800 million contract with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in 2023 to bolster IT and cyber defenses.

However, the latest breach comes at a challenging time, with the company already facing profit pressures from rising costs and U.S. tariffs. The disruption is expected to further strain operations and dealer networks in key markets.