2021 Land Rover Discovery 12-Volt Battery Recall (21V457)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 1,383 vehicles · Reported June 17, 2021
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 1,383 2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving. A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V457 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V457000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N607 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 17, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021 Land Rover Discovery |
| Units affected | 1,383 |
| Component | Electrical System > 12V / 24V / 48V Battery |
| Safety risk | A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Land Rover Discovery in recall 21V457?
A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Discovery with recall 21V457?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Discovery shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the 12v and 24v and 48v battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V457?
Recall 21V457 covers 1,383 vehicles: 2021 Land Rover Discovery.
NHTSA lists 1,383 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Land Rover | Discovery |
What is the fix for the Discovery 12-volt battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.
When was recall 21V457 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 21V457 to NHTSA on June 17, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2021 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V457000. |
| August 10, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your Discovery was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Discovery is part of recall 21V457?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V457 is open on your Discovery, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Discovery vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Discovery owners do about recall 21V457?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V457000 applies to your Discovery.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Land Rover dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the 12v and 24v and 48v battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Discovery owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 21V457 was reported on June 17, 2021, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 2 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after June 17, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 11 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Land Rover Discovery: 11 complaints in total, 9 about the electrical system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I own a 2021 Land Rover Discovery with VIN [XXX] , and I am experiencing issues that align with the national recall for the MHEV battery. My vehicle’s start-stop functionality fails intermittently, and the system is in an “offline state,” disrupting communication and critical functions.
2021 Land Rover Discovery owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11635614, filed January 13, 2025
While driving my 2021 Land Rover Discovery (MHEV) in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly displayed an “Electrical system fault – Stop safely” warning. Immediately after the warning, the vehicle lost power and shut down, leaving me stalled in traffic with no ability to safely move the vehicle out of the roadway.
2021 Land Rover Discovery owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11708304, filed January 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System).
2021 Land Rover Discovery owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11757979, filed August 19, 2026
Can recall 21V457 make my Discovery a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V457000 does not automatically make your Discovery a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same 12v and 24v and 48v battery problem is common in lemon law claims.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V457
Did the recall 21V457 fix work?
Since recall 21V457 was reported on June 17, 2021, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 2 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 21V457000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Discovery is part of recall 21V457000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V457000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Land Rover. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.