2020–2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021–2026 Land Rover Discovery, 2022–2026 Land Rover Range Rover Recall: Driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the…
NHTSA campaign 26V389000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 12, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V389000 (manufacturer number D120). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.