2019–2024 Jaguar E-pace, Jaguar F-pace, Land Rover Defender +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 26V248000 · 170K units potentially affected · filed Apr 17, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V248000
- Manufacturer no.
- D126 H575
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
- Units affected
- 170,169
- Report received
- Apr 17, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Jaguar E-pace 2021, 2022
- Jaguar F-pace 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Land Rover Defender 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Land Rover Discovery 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Land Rover Discovery Sport 2020
- Land Rover Range Rover 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024