NHTSA Recall 26V248000: Dc/dc converter (electrical system)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170,169 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Jaguar E-PACE.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V248000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D126 H575 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › DC/DC CONVERTER |
| Report received | April 17, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V248000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jaguar E-PACE | 2021, 2022 |
| Jaguar F-PACE | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Land Rover Defender | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2020 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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.