Land Rover Discovery, representative photo
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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Land Rover Discovery recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
11
Latest campaign
Sep 17, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3Sep 17, 2026
Back over prevention1Jul 16, 2026
Air bags1Jun 12, 2026
Seat belts1Aug 26, 2021

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 17, 2026Latest campaign
Sep 17, 202626V599000

Electrical system: propulsion system DC/DC converter

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 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 number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V599000 · Sep 17, 2026
Jul 16, 202626V458000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V458000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V458000 · Jul 16, 2026
Jun 12, 202626V389000

Air bags: frontal

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V389000 · Jun 12, 2026
Apr 17, 202626V248000

Electrical system: propulsion system DC/DC converter

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V248000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V248000 · Apr 17, 2026
Aug 26, 202121V668000

Seat belts: front retractor

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V668000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V668000 · Aug 26, 2021
Jun 17, 202121V457000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V457000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover 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.
Risk
A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V457000 · Jun 17, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system982000
Power train436000
Unknown or other436000
Fuel/propulsion system19000
Engine19000
Steering19000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway.”

    Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11757979
  • Electrical system

    “2021 Land Rover Discovery 48V mild hybrid (MHEV). Recurring 12V system failures: repeated depleted/dead 12V batteries and no-start events.”

    Filed 06/04/2026 · ODI 11742136
  • Electrical system

    “Supplement / update to prior NHTSA complaints regarding my 2021 Land Rover Discovery MHEV (VIN: [XXX] y prior complaints, Jaguar Land Rover has issued Recall 26V248 for DC/DC converter failure leading to loss of…”

    Filed 05/12/2026 · ODI 11737455

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2021 Land Rover Discovery recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The most recent, 26V599000 (reported September 17, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Land Rover Discovery recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), air bags (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (82%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Land Rover Discovery?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.

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