Jaguar Land Rover Loss-of-Power Recall: Your California Lemon Law Rights

Jaguar Land Rover has recalled 170,169 mild-hybrid SUVs (NHTSA recall 26V248000) because a DC-DC converter can fail and cause a loss of drive power — and, notably, there is no repair available yet. Here's what the recall covers, what to do, and when a recall like this can become a California lemon law claim.

What the recall covers

The recall spans a wide range of 48V mild-hybrid models, including the 2020–2024 Range Rover, 2019–2024 Range Rover Sport, 2021–2024 Velar and Discovery, 2020–2023 Evoque, 2020 Discovery Sport, 2020–2024 Defender, 2021–2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021–2022 Jaguar E-Pace. A fault in the DC-DC converter can cause a loss of 12-volt charging, which can lead to a loss of drive power and exterior lighting. JLR reports no U.S. crashes, injuries, or fires.

What owners should do now

• Watch for your Jaguar Land Rover letters (interim letters were due June 12, 2026; a second follows with the remedy).
• If you notice warning lights, reduced power, or charging faults, have the vehicle checked promptly.
• Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, landroverusa.com, or jaguarusa.com.
• Keep your recall letters and every repair order, and note any loss-of-power incident or time out of service.

When this recall can become a lemon

This is the kind of recall that can mature into a lemon claim. Loss of drive power is a serious safety defect, and when no repair is available yet, the impact on your use of the vehicle matters. If the eventual repair is significantly delayed or doesn't work, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.