Land Rover Range Rover & Jaguar DC-DC Converter Recall 2026 — Your Lemon Law Rights

Quick Answer (TL;DR)

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 mild-hybrid vehicles, including the 2020-2024 Range Rover and 2020-2024 Defender, because the DC-DC converter can fail and cause a loss of drive power (NHTSA campaign 26V248000, reported April 17, 2026). The final remedy isn’t available yet. Dealers will update the central software free of charge, and Land Rover mailed interim safety-warning letters on June 17, 2026; more letters follow once the final remedy is available. If your vehicle is stuck waiting, or it fails after the eventual repair, you may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash under your state’s lemon law.

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Recall at a Glance

What Is the Defect?

Every vehicle in this recall is a mild-hybrid, and each one relies on a DC-DC converter to keep the 12-volt electrical system charged. According to the recall filing, the system doesn’t balance electrical load well enough when demand runs high, so the converter can overload and malfunction. When it does, the 12-volt system loses its charge, and the vehicle can suffer a complete loss of drive power along with its exterior lighting.

The Safety Consequence

NHTSA put it bluntly in the recall record: “A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.” Losing propulsion in traffic, or losing your lights after dark, is exactly the kind of failure that turns an ordinary drive dangerous. That severity is why we’ve flagged this one as urgent even though regulators stopped short of a do-not-drive order.

The Manufacturer’s Remedy

Here’s the unusual part: the remedy is a free central-software update at the dealer, but that final remedy isn’t available yet. Land Rover mailed interim letters on June 17, 2026 to warn owners about the risk, and more letters will go out once the final remedy is available. Owners can reach Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 and reference recall numbers D126 and H575.

Which Models Are Affected

The campaign spans both Land Rover and Jaguar nameplates across several model years. Confirm your specific year and model below, then verify with your VIN:

No Final Remedy Yet — Why That Matters for You

Most recalls follow a tidy script: you get a letter, you book the repair, the dealer fixes it for free. This one breaks that script. The interim letter tells you about a hazard while the final remedy is still pending, which leaves owners in a frustrating spot: aware their SUV can lose power, with no fix they can book yet.

For lemon-law purposes, that limbo is significant. Many state statutes are triggered when a vehicle is out of service for roughly 30 cumulative days because of a warranty defect. If you stop driving a vehicle that might cut out, or it’s sidelined while you wait on the final remedy, those days can add up, even though you never got a single repair attempt. The longer Jaguar Land Rover takes to ship the final remedy, the stronger that argument becomes.

Does This Qualify for Lemon Law?

A recall on its own doesn’t make a car a lemon. What counts is whether the defect can actually be resolved within a reasonable time. Across most states, a claim turns on a few questions:

• Substantial impairment, does the defect affect safety, value, or use? A converter that can kill drive power clearly does.
• Reasonable repair attempts, typically three to four for the same problem, or as few as one to two for a serious safety defect.
• Or 30+ cumulative days out of service for a warranty repair.
• The defect can’t be fixed, and here, the manufacturer doesn’t yet have a final remedy to offer.

Recall 26V248000 helps a claim two ways. First, the recall itself is documented proof the defect exists. Second, and this is the unusual part, an inability to repair is its own lemon-law trigger, and a recall still waiting on its final remedy can be an example. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act adds another layer and usually shifts your attorney fees onto the manufacturer.

Your Lemon Law Rights by State

Easy Lemon reviews Land Rover and Jaguar recall and repeat-repair cases under state lemon law. The rules shift from state to state. Here are the basic rules in several of them:

Free VIN Lookup — Is Your Vehicle Affected?

What to Do Right Now

1. Confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify your vehicle is on campaign 26V248000.
2. Read the interim letter from Land Rover and note recall numbers D126 and H575. Remember: it’s a safety warning; more letters follow once the final remedy is available.
3. Log every incident and out-of-service day. Any loss of power, lighting failure, tow, or day you can’t safely use the vehicle, write down the date and mileage. These days can count toward lemon-law thresholds.
4. Keep your paper trail. Hold onto the recall letter, all dealer and service records, and any rental or loss-of-use receipts.
5. Talk to a lemon-law attorney if the wait drags on, the vehicle strands you, or the eventual repair fails. Get a free case review here.

Past Land Rover Lemon-Law Settlements

Easy Lemon has recovered money for Land Rover owners around the country.

Easy Lemon — No Cost Case Review

Easy Lemon reviews recall and repeat-repair cases under state lemon law. Each state sets its own rules; see our guides for Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, New York, and New Jersey. No upfront fees. When we win, Jaguar Land Rover typically pays our attorney fees under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

Call 1-855-435-3666 or submit your case online, the VIN check is free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Land Rover or Jaguar covered by recall 26V248000?

The recall covers mild-hybrid models: 2020-2024 Range Rover, 2019-2024 Range Rover Sport, 2021-2024 Range Rover Velar, 2020-2023 Range Rover Evoque, 2021-2024 Land Rover Discovery, 2020 Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether yours is on campaign 26V248000.

The final remedy isn’t available yet — what does the June 17 interim letter mean?

The fix will be a free central-software update at the dealer, but Jaguar Land Rover hasn’t released that final remedy yet. The interim letters mailed June 17, 2026 warn owners about the safety risk; more letters follow once the final remedy is available. That gap matters for lemon law: if your vehicle is sidelined or unusable while you wait for the final remedy, those days can count toward your state’s out-of-service threshold.

Is it safe to drive my recalled Land Rover?

NHTSA didn’t issue a park-it or do-not-drive order for 26V248000, so the vehicle isn’t formally grounded. But the defect can cause a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting without warning, so drive cautiously, follow any instructions in your Land Rover letter, and call 800-637-6837 with questions. If the vehicle ever loses power or strands you, document the date, mileage, and circumstances right away.

Can a recall without a final remedy still qualify my vehicle as a lemon?

Yes. Most state lemon laws are triggered either by repeated failed repairs or by a vehicle being out of service roughly 30 cumulative days for a warranty defect. When the manufacturer has no final fix available, an owner can hit that out-of-service window without ever getting a single repair attempt. A documented safety recall like 26V248000 is also direct evidence the defect exists.

How much can I recover under Land Rover or Jaguar lemon law?

Owners of a qualifying vehicle typically see one of three outcomes: a manufacturer buyback (your purchase price back, minus a mileage-use offset), a comparable replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement if you keep the car. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Jaguar Land Rover usually pays your attorney fees, so a valid claim costs you nothing out of pocket^†.

How do I check if my VIN is part of recall 26V248000?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your vehicle is included, campaign 26V248000 will show as an open recall. You can also call Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 and reference recall numbers D126 and H575, or ask Easy Lemon to run the check and explain your options.

How long do I have to file a lemon-law claim?

Deadlines vary by state. Florida and Texas generally allow four years from the last repair attempt, Georgia one to two years, Arizona and New York four years, and New Jersey six years. A federal Magnuson-Moss claim can sometimes extend that window. Because the final remedy here is still pending, start documenting now and talk to a lemon-law attorney early so a deadline doesn’t pass while you wait on Land Rover.

What should I save while I wait for the Land Rover fix?

Keep the interim recall letter, every service or dealer visit record, and a log of any incident where the vehicle lost power, lights, or had to be towed, with dates and mileage. If you’re paying for a rental or losing use of the vehicle, save those receipts too. This paper trail is what turns a stalled recall into a documented lemon-law claim.

Sources & references:

• NHTSA Campaign 26V248000 — Official recall record
• Land Rover Customer Service — 800-637-6837 (recall D126 / H575)
• BBB AUTO LINE — Manufacturer arbitration program
• Consumer Reports — Auto recalls & defects