NHTSA Recall 26V389000: Land Rover Driver Airbag May Not Deploy
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V389000 — the Land Rover driver-airbag clockspring connector corrosion that can prevent airbag deployment, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V389000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V389000
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover
- Model years
- Defender 2020–2026; Discovery 2021–2026; Range Rover 2022–2026
- Units recalled
- 250,857
- Component
- Air bags — driver airbag clockspring connector
- Risk
- Driver's airbag may not deploy in a crash (connector corrosion)
- Owner letters mailing
- August 1, 2026
Safety notice: Driver's airbag may not deploy in a crash (connector corrosion). Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V389000 (JLR reference D120) covers approximately 250,857 Land Rover Defender (2020–2026), Discovery (2021–2026), and Range Rover (2022–2026) vehicles. The driver's airbag clockspring connector can develop fretting corrosion — oxidation that builds up as tiny vibrations rub the metal contacts — increasing electrical resistance in the airbag circuit. If resistance gets high enough, the driver's airbag may fail to deploy in a crash. JLR has reported no U.S. crashes, injuries, or fires tied to the issue.
The remedy
Technicians will apply a special lubricant to the connector terminals to prevent corrosion and ensure a proper electrical connection. JLR placed a temporary stop-sale on affected vehicles still on dealer lots.
What owners should do now
- Watch for your Jaguar Land Rover owner-notification letter and schedule the free repair once available.
- If your airbag warning light is illuminated, have it checked promptly.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the airbag warning persists after the repair, document it and 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 or landroverusa.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Jaguar Land Rover customer relationship center: 800-637-6837 (recall reference D120). 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 26V389000 cover?
Recall 26V389000 (JLR reference D120) covers about 250,857 Land Rover Defender (2020–2026), Discovery (2021–2026), and Range Rover (2022–2026) vehicles whose driver-airbag clockspring connector can corrode, potentially preventing the airbag from deploying.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V389000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or landroverusa.com, or call Jaguar Land Rover at 800-637-6837. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the Land Rover airbag recall make my vehicle a California lemon?
Not automatically. But an airbag that may not deploy is a serious safety defect, and if the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, 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.