Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 23,677
- Recall opened
- Sep 17, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- E008
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (9)
- JAGUAR E-PACE2021–2024
- JAGUAR F-PACE2021–2024
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER2020–2024
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY2021–2024
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2020–2024
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER2020–2024
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE2020–2024
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT2019–2024
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR2021–2024
Defect
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 / consequence
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.
Documents (2)
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V599000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.