Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Halt Due to Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that it will extend its production halt into a third week, keeping operations suspended until at least September 24. The decision comes after the company's systems were hit by a cyberattack earlier this month, which disrupted production and retail operations.

About Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover is a British luxury vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Whitley, Coventry, UK. The company combines two iconic brands, Jaguar and Land Rover, and has been owned by Tata Motors (India) since 2008. JLR sells vehicles in over 120 countries, with major markets in Europe, North America, and China.

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations

In early September, Jaguar Land Rover shut down its systems to mitigate the impact of a cyberattack that disrupted production and retail operations. The attack also impacted systems at the Solihull production plant, causing disruptions in car registrations and parts supply. The company initially stated that customer data was not compromised.

Group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Claims Responsibility

The group "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters," behind recent UK retail cyberattacks, claimed responsibility for the JLR attack. However, the automaker did not disclose technical details about the incident.

Data Breach Confirmed

Last week, Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that the cyberattack led to a data breach without disclosing details about the type of information that has been compromised. "As a result of our ongoing investigation, we now believe that some data has been affected," reads a statement issued by the carmaker.

Production Halt Extended

This week, Jaguar Land Rover announced that the halt in production will extend into its third week. The delay stems from the controlled restart of its global operations, which requires additional time. "Today we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in our production until Wednesday 24th September 2025," reads an announcement.

Impact on Production

The BBC reported that Jaguar Land Rover's shutdown costs at least £50M weekly in lost output, as it misses producing about 1,000 cars per week. Industry sources have warned disruption could last into November.

Conclusion

Jaguar Land Rover's production halt due to a cyberattack has caused significant disruptions to its operations and supply chain. The company's forensic investigation continues, and it will contact anyone whose data has been impacted if necessary. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.