NHTSA Recall 26V389000: Air bags: frontal
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 250,857 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Land Rover Defender.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V389000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D120 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | June 12, 2026 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V389000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
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.