Land Rover Discovery Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Land Rover Discovery have?

• 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Dc and Dc Converter Recall (26V599) Repeat recall
  September 17, 2026 · 23,677 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery Backup Camera Recall (26V458)
  July 16, 2026 · 15,535 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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.

  Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim.

• 2021-2026 Land Rover Defender Front Air Bag Recall (26V389)
  June 12, 2026 · 250,857 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Dc and Dc Converter Recall (26V248)
  April 17, 2026 · 170,169 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender Filter and Screen Recall (24V450)
  June 17, 2024 · 2,013 vehicles · Engine

  The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.

  Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Oil and Lubrication Recall (23V044)
  February 2, 2023 · 6,724 vehicles · Engine

  The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

  Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Land Rover Defender Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V523)
  July 21, 2022 · 4,927 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

  Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V668)
  August 26, 2021 · 32,687 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

  Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Land Rover Discovery 12-Volt Battery Recall (21V457)
  June 17, 2021 · 1,383 vehicles · Electrical System

  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.

  Risk: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge.

Which Discovery parts are recalled most?

Which Discovery model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Discovery for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 9 Land Rover Discovery campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Land Rover dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Discovery owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

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, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11635614

After 2000 miles of driving, I received a warning that I had reduced traction and needed to drive with caution. When I took vehicle to dealer they determined the “initial configuration was not complete”.

2021 LAND ROVER Discovery owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11436143

Windshield crack. No sign of impact or stress. Bottom Driver side start of crack then spread to midline and over to passenger side of windshield. completely unknown as to any cause other than a design or materials defect.

2022 LAND ROVER Discovery owner, Visibility/Wiper, NHTSA complaint 11697709

Can a recall make your Discovery a lemon in California?

Owners of a Land Rover Discovery often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 9 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 4 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Land Rover models with recalls

• Defender: 18 recalls
• Discovery: 9 recalls
• Discovery Sport: 7 recalls
• New Range Rover: 1 recall
• Range Rover: 20 recalls
• Range Rover Evoque: 7 recalls
• Range Rover PHEV: 3 recalls
• Range Rover Sport: 23 recalls
• Range Rover Sport PHEV: 2 recalls
• Range Rover Velar: 9 recalls

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