2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery Backup Camera Recall (26V458)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · 15,535 vehicles · Reported July 16, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 15,535 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V458 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V458000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | D145 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 16, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery |
| Units affected | 15,535 |
| Build dates | September 14, 2020 to July 17, 2025 |
| Component | Back Over Prevention > Sensing System > Camera |
| Safety risk | A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery in recall 26V458?
Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2025 Discovery with recall 26V458?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing 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 camera.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V458?
Recall 26V458 covers 15,535 vehicles: 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery.
NHTSA lists 15,535 vehicles in this campaign, built September 14, 2020 to July 17, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | Land Rover | Discovery |
What is the fix for the Discovery backup camera recall?
Yes. Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim.
Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.
When was recall 26V458 announced?
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 26V458 to NHTSA on July 16, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 10, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 14, 2020 | First affected vehicle built (per Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC's filing). |
| July 17, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 16, 2026 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V458000. |
| September 10, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 2 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1767 days. 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 26V458?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V458 is open on your Discovery, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V458000 is open on your Discovery, it will be listed there, along with Land Rover recall number D145. You can also ask any Land Rover dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Discovery owners do about recall 26V458?
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 26V458000 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 camera 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 34 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the rearview camera.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 26V458 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 34 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the rearview camera. 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, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2022 Land Rover Discovery: 9 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2024 Land Rover Discovery: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2023 Land Rover Discovery: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Land Rover Discovery: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
Can recall 26V458 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 26V458000 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))?
A rearview camera that blanks out or freezes is a safety issue because federal rules require a working backup image. Camera problems are often software related, and many owners see them come back after an update.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
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 26V458
Is the 26V458000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 10, 2026.
How do I know if my Discovery is part of recall 26V458000?
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.
Is it legal to drive with a blank backup camera?
Federal safety rules require new vehicles to have a working rearview image, which is why camera failures are recalled. Have it repaired, and use mirrors and extra care until then.
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.
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 26V458000 (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.