Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 250,857
- Recall opened
- Jun 12, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- D120
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (3)
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER2020–2026
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY2021–2026
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER2022–2026
Component / system
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.
Risk / 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.
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V389000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.