NHTSA Recall 20V683000: Software (electrical system)
Park outside Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,048 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V683000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N503 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | November 5, 2020 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V683000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.