Jaguar and Land Rover Recall 26V248000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Dc/dc Converter

NHTSA recall 26V248000 · announced April 17, 2026 · filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc · 170,169 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.