NHTSA Campaign 26V389000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Reported Jun 12, 2026 · 250,857 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 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 D120.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2020 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2021 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2022 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2023 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2024 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2025 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DEFENDER | 2026 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY | 2021 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY | 2022 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY | 2023 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY | 2024 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY | 2025 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY | 2026 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | RANGE ROVER | 2022 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | RANGE ROVER | 2023 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | RANGE ROVER | 2024 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | RANGE ROVER | 2025 | 250,857 |
| LAND ROVER | RANGE ROVER | 2026 | 250,857 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V389000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.