2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Dc and Dc Converter Recall (26V248)

Recall 26V248 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover in recall 26V248?

Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Range Rover with recall 26V248?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the dc and dc converter.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V248?

Recall 26V248 covers 170,169 vehicles: 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace; 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace; 2021-2024 Land Rover Defender; 2021-2024 Land Rover Discovery; 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover; 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

NHTSA lists 170,169 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Range Rover dc and dc converter recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the central software, free of charge.

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.

Manufacturer recall number: D126 H575.

When was recall 26V248 announced?

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 26V248 to NHTSA on April 17, 2026.

This recall was filed 5 months ago. If your Range Rover was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Range Rover is part of recall 26V248?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V248 is open on your Range Rover, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V248000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Range Rover owners do about recall 26V248?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V248000 applies to your Range Rover.
2. Call a Land Rover dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any dc and dc converter symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Range Rover owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 428 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 166 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 428 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 166 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. 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.

• 2023 Land Rover Defender: 82 complaints in total, 39 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2022 Land Rover Defender: 73 complaints in total, 25 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2021 Land Rover Defender: 42 complaints in total, 5 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2024 Land Rover Defender: 25 complaints in total, 14 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 23 complaints in total, 13 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2023 Land Rover Range Rover: 21 complaints in total, 4 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 17 complaints in total, 7 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 14 complaints in total, 9 about the ev and hybrid battery

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The door actuators are failing which is a very common problem on these vehicles. This fault makes it impossible to lock the doors and arm the vehicle. This is a significant safety issue.

2023 Land Rover Defender owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11679770, filed August 11, 2025

My car died on December 14, 2025 when I was pulling out of my driveway. It read “stop safely electrical fault detected.” And then shut down and would not turn on. Then it said “battery low. Please start engine.” But the car would not start. I had to get it towed to the dealer.

2023 Land Rover Defender owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11709828, filed January 9, 2026

The Defender is only 2 years old, with 59k miles. Outside of warranty. It is a mild hybrid. Received an emergency electrical fault issue. Car stalled out. Had to get it towed to dealership.

2023 Land Rover Defender owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11710060, filed January 10, 2026

Can recall 26V248 make my Range Rover 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 26V248000 does not automatically make your Range Rover 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))?

Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Range Rover went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

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.

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