Land Rover recall: 2020–2024 Defender and 8 more – electrical system
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 2020–2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery, 2020–2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport and 6 more models because of a crash risk – 23,677 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 17, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Serious A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2020–2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery, 2020–2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport and 6 more models |
| Brand | Land Rover |
| Company | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | September 17, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | September 17, 2026 |
| Quantity | 23,677 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V599000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar | E-Pace | 2021–2024 |
| Jaguar | F-Pace | 2021–2024 |
| Land Rover | Defender | 2020–2024 |
| Land Rover | Discovery | 2021–2024 |
| Land Rover | Discovery Sport | 2020–2024 |
| Land Rover | Range Rover | 2020–2024 |
| Land Rover | Range Rover Evoque | 2020–2024 |
| Land Rover | Range Rover Sport | 2019–2024 |
| Land Rover | Range Rover Velar | 2021–2024 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V599000
- Manufacturer recall number
- E008
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
- Built
- 2019-03-21 to 2024-06-28
- Recalled part
- Vehicle load balancing software · Vehicle load balancing software · Various Numbers
- Initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V599000.
Other Land Rover recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 |  Land Rover recall: 2024–2027 Range Rover Sport – structureVehicles · 1,073 vehicles (potentially affected) | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Land Rover recall: 2024 Defender – seat beltsVehicles · 371 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Land Rover recall: 2027 Range Rover Sport – power trainVehicles · 1 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
Other vehicle recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Lippert recall: Seating Power Cord – electrical systemVehicles · 4,435 units (potentially affected) | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Equipment |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Grand Design recall: 2026–2027 Imagine – equipmentVehicles · 148 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Genesis recall: 2017–2020 G80 and 1 more – seatsVehicles · 94,622 vehicles (potentially affected) | a fire risk Most serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Honda recall: 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid and 2 more – tiresVehicles · 4,804 vehicles (potentially affected) | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Tiffin recall: 2022–2025 Allegro Bus and 1 more – fuel systemVehicles · 177 vehicles (potentially affected) | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Toyota recall: 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid – engine and engine coolingVehicles · 30,978 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
About this recall
Is Land Rover 2020–2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery, 2020–2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalled?
Yes. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported the recall to NHTSA on September 17, 2026; NHTSA published it September 17, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rov
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.