The 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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-599 (26V599000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | E008 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter |
| Report date | September 17, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 23,677 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2021 Jaguar E-Pace
- 2022 Jaguar E-Pace
- 2023 Jaguar E-Pace
- 2024 Jaguar E-Pace
- 2021 Jaguar F-Pace
- 2022 Jaguar F-Pace
- 2023 Jaguar F-Pace
- 2024 Jaguar F-Pace
- 2020 Land Rover Defender
- 2021 Land Rover Defender
- 2022 Land Rover Defender
- 2023 Land Rover Defender
- 2024 Land Rover Defender
- 2021 Land Rover Discovery
- 2022 Land Rover Discovery
- 2023 Land Rover Discovery
- 2024 Land Rover Discovery
- 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2021 Jaguar E-Pace electrical problems 1
- 2024 Jaguar E-Pace electrical problems 1
- 2021 Jaguar F-Pace electrical problems 1
- 2022 Jaguar F-Pace electrical problems 1
- 2020 Land Rover Defender electrical problems 12
- 2021 Land Rover Defender electrical problems 5
- 2022 Land Rover Defender electrical problems 27
- 2023 Land Rover Defender electrical problems 41
- 2024 Land Rover Defender electrical problems 16
- 2021 Land Rover Discovery electrical problems 9
- 2022 Land Rover Discovery electrical problems 6
- 2023 Land Rover Discovery electrical problems 5
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-599 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 23,677 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.