Land Rover Recall 26V-389: Air bags – frontal

The 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.

The risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	26V-389 (26V389000)
Manufacturer number	D120
Manufacturer	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component	Air bags › Frontal
Report date	June 12, 2026
Owners notified	July 31, 2026
Vehicles affected	250,857
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 26V-389 repair free?

Yes. Land Rover dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 250,857 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.