NHTSA Recall 26V248000: Jaguar Land Rover Loss of Drive Power
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V248000 — the Jaguar Land Rover mild-hybrid DC-DC converter defect that can cause a loss of drive power and lighting, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V248000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V248000
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Defender; Jaguar F-Pace, E-Pace (mild hybrids)
- Model years
- 2019–2024 (varies by model)
- Units recalled
- 170,169
- Component
- 48V mild-hybrid system — DC-DC converter
- Risk
- Loss of drive power and exterior lighting
- Recall issued
- April 23, 2026
- Owner letters mailing
- June 12, 2026
Safety notice: Loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V248000 covers 170,169 Jaguar Land Rover mild-hybrid SUVs, 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 DC-DC converter in the 48V mild-hybrid system can fail due to an internal fault, causing a loss of 12-volt charging that can lead to a loss of drive power and exterior lighting. JLR reports no U.S. crashes, injuries, or fires.
The remedy
A final remedy is still under development. Interim owner letters were expected to mail June 12, 2026, with a second letter once a revised DC-DC converter is available.
What owners should do now
- Watch for your Jaguar Land Rover letters and schedule the repair once a remedy is available.
- If you experience warning lights, reduced power, or charging faults, have the vehicle checked promptly.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letters and every repair order, and note any loss-of-power incident or time out of service.
- If a problem persists after service, save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, landroverusa.com, or jaguarusa.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Jaguar Land Rover customer relationship center: 800-637-6837. NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Land Rover may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V248000 cover?
Recall 26V248000 covers 170,169 Jaguar Land Rover mild-hybrid SUVs — a range of Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque, Discovery, Discovery Sport, and Defender models plus the Jaguar F-Pace and E-Pace — whose 48V DC-DC converter can fail and cause a loss of drive power.
Is there a fix yet for recall 26V248000?
Not yet — the final remedy is under development. JLR mailed interim letters and will send a second letter once a revised DC-DC converter is available. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Could this loss-of-power recall make my JLR vehicle a California lemon?
Possibly. Loss of drive power is a serious safety defect, and when no repair is available yet, that matters. If the eventual repair is delayed or doesn't work, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.