Jaguar and Land Rover Vehicle Recall for DC-DC Converter Issue
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Jaguar Land Rover is recalling over 170,000 vehicles due to a potential failure in the DC-DC converter that could cause loss of drive power and exterior lighting, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 24, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain mild-hybrid electric vehicles because the DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip, leading to a loss of 12-volt system charging and potential complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 170,169 units of the following models and model years: 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 2021-2024 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. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V248000, and Land Rover's recall numbers are D126 and H575. No specific model numbers or UPCs are provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Owners will receive interim letters notifying them of the safety risk, expected to be mailed on June 12, 2026. Once the remedy is available, additional letters will be sent. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837 for more information.
Why This Matters
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, potentially endangering drivers and other road users.
Source
This recall is attributed to NHTSA with campaign number 26V248000. For more information, refer to the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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Frequently Asked Questions
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