The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-424 (21V424000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N599 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › Software |
| Report date | June 3, 2021 |
| Owners notified | July 28, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 163 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-424 repair free?
Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 163 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.