NHTSA Recall 21V435000: Turn signal (exterior lighting) and 2 other components
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,622 vehicles. It affects 2020–2022 Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V435000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N598 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | June 8, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
Safety risk
Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V435000
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.