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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. 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. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 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 number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
What this recall means for you
The DC-DC converter, which charges the 12-volt system, may malfunction after an electrical overload during high power demand. A software error can also cause it to stop working at vehicle start-up in certain conditions. If it fails, 12-volt system charging is lost, which can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026, with additional letters to follow once the final remedy is available. For questions, contact Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 (recall number E008). Check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair at an authorized dealer.
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