2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover and 6 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure
Report received by NHTSA: April 17, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
170,169 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, 2021-2024 Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 3 more models.
- Compared with
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 10 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
137 earlier NHTSA recalls by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 18, 2026 2026 Land Rover Defender recall: Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
- Feb. 19, 2026 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover, 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall: Panoramic Sunroof Side Trim May Detach
- Feb. 5, 2026 2020-2021 Jaguar I-Pace recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Overheat
- Jan. 9, 2026 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall: Incorrect Weight Information on Label
- Oct. 16, 2025 2026 Jaguar F-Pace, 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2 more models recall: Gear Shift Position Indicator Light May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 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 numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
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Models in this recall
- Jaguar E-Pace 2021-2022
- Jaguar F-Pace 2021-2024
- Land Rover Defender 2020-2024
- Land Rover Discovery 2021-2024
- Land Rover Discovery Sport 2020
- Land Rover Range Rover 2020-2024
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020-2023
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019-2024
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2021-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V248000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 170,169 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | D126 H575 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record