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NHTSA Recall #26V599000 — LAND ROVER Discovery Sport ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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ID: #26V599000 MFR: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

What Happened
The DC-DC converter in your vehicle is like a power adapter that helps keep your car's systems running. In certain models of Land Rover, it can fail due to overheating or a software glitch, causing a loss of power to your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the DC-DC converter fails, you could lose power to your vehicle while driving, making it harder to control. This could lead to a crash, especially on the highway.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your authorized Land Rover dealer will update the software in your vehicle to prevent the DC-DC converter from malfunctioning. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.

Risk if unfixed

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: LAND ROVER Discovery Sport, LAND ROVER Range Rover, LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque, LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport, LAND ROVER Discovery, LAND ROVER Defender, LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar

Affected Vehicles

2024 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport
2024 LAND ROVER Range Rover
2024 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque
2024 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport
2024 LAND ROVER Discovery
2024 LAND ROVER Defender
2024 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar
2023 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport
2023 LAND ROVER Range Rover
2023 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque
2023 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport
2023 LAND ROVER Discovery
2023 LAND ROVER Defender
2023 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar
2022 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport
2022 LAND ROVER Range Rover
2022 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque
2022 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport
2022 LAND ROVER Discovery
2022 LAND ROVER Defender
2022 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar
2021 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport
2021 LAND ROVER Range Rover
2021 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque
2021 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport
2021 LAND ROVER Discovery
2021 LAND ROVER Defender
2021 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar
2020 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport
2020 LAND ROVER Range Rover
2020 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque
2020 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport
2020 LAND ROVER Defender
2019 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V599000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER recall for the 2024 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport? (Campaign #26V599000)

The DC-DC converter in your vehicle is like a power adapter that helps keep your car's systems running. In certain models of Land Rover, it can fail due to overheating or a software glitch, causing a loss of power to your car. If the DC-DC converter fails, you could lose power to your vehicle while driving, making it harder to control. This could lead to a crash, especially on the highway. Your authorized Land Rover dealer will update the software in your vehicle to prevent the DC-DC converter from malfunctioning. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.