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Land Rover Defender Recall 26V389: Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 26V389, reported June 12, 2026, 250,857 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A corroded connector in the driver's air bag clockspring can keep the front air bag from deploying as designed. If that happens in a crash, the risk of injury goes up.

An authorized Land Rover dealer will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver's air bag connector terminals at no cost to you. Owner letters for this recall were mailed August 3, 2026. If you have questions, you can call Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 and reference recall D120.

Don't wait for the letter to arrive. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free repair with a dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V389Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. 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.
Remedy
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

Affected vehicles

Land Rover Defender2020202120222023202420252026
Land Rover Discovery202120222023202420252026
Land Rover Range Rover20222023202420252026