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NHTSA Recall 20V694000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,084 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Land Rover Discovery.

11,084
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (December 17)
NHTSA campaign20V694000
Manufacturer campaignN400
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedNovember 10, 2020
Owner notificationDecember 17, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.

Safety risk

If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.

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 20V694000

Make and modelModel years
Land Rover Discovery2019, 2020

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.