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NHTSA recall,

Jaguar E-Pace (2021-2024), Jaguar F-Pace (2021-2024), Land Rover Defender (2020-2024), and 6 more

The DC-DC converter may malfunction, leading to loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

What happened

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC 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, or a software error can cause it to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances, leading to loss of drive power.

The recall affects 23,677 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2026. 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, with additional letters sent once the final remedy is available. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.
  4. Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Full text from 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.

Is your Jaguar affected?

9 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • E-PaceJaguar, model years 2021 to 2024
  • F-PaceJaguar, model years 2021 to 2024
  • DefenderLand Rover, model years 2020 to 2024
  • DiscoveryLand Rover, model years 2021 to 2024
  • Discovery SportLand Rover, model years 2020 to 2024
  • Range RoverLand Rover, model years 2020 to 2024
  • Range Rover EvoqueLand Rover, model years 2020 to 2024
  • Range Rover SportLand Rover, model years 2019 to 2024
  • Range Rover VelarLand Rover, model years 2021 to 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Campaign
26V599000
Vehicles affected
23,677
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
E008
Manufacturer phone
800-637-6837

All recalls from Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)