The automatic locking retractor in your vehicle's seat belt is a safety feature that helps keep a child seat secure. However, in certain models of your vehicle, this retractor could fail to engage properly, leaving your child unprotected.
Risk if Unfixed
If the retractor fails, a child seat might not be securely fastened, increasing the risk of serious injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Land Rover dealer will inspect and replace the faulty seat belt assemblies at no cost to you. This repair is a free service, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
The DC-DC converter is a crucial part in your vehicle's electrical system, like a power station that supplies electricity to your car's accessories. In some 2019-2024 Land Rover and Jaguar models, this converter might fail due to an electrical overload or a software glitch.
Risk if Unfixed
If the DC-DC converter fails, you'll lose power to your 12-volt system, which can cause your car to stall, and you won't be able to drive it safely. This could lead to a crash, especially if you're on the road.
Free Fix
Your authorized Land Rover dealer will update the software in your vehicle's electrical system, and this repair is completely free of charge. You'll receive a notice with more information when the update is available, so be sure to stay informed and schedule the fix as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
