If your VIN is in recall 20V683 for an electrical short, park outside until Land Rover completes the free software update at a franchised dealer.
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. If the battery warning light appears, or if you smell burning or see smoke, stop safely, exit the vehicle, and call a Land Rover dealer. When parked, leave it outside and away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 3,048 2020 Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport MHEV vehicles because the 48 volt electrical system can overload and cause a short circuit in the DCDC converter. The short circuit increases the risk of a fire, so owners should park outside and away from structures until a Land Rover dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The DCDC converter in the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport MHEV manages power between the 48 volt mild-hybrid system and the 12 volt electrical system. The 12 volt side feeds normal vehicle electronics, so the converter has to move power in a controlled way. Inside the converter, a MOSFET is a transistor that switches electrical flow on and off.
On affected vehicles, an overload in the 48 volt system can damage that MOSFET. Once the transistor fails, the electrical failure can cascade through the converter and create a short circuit where the 12 volt circuit shorts to ground. Instead of supporting the vehicle electronics, the 12 volt system discharges.
Before failure, the battery warning tell-tale on the instrument cluster will come on. In extreme cases, occupants can notice a burning smell or smoke venting from the DCDC converter into the passenger compartment. Those are warning signs that the electrical system is failing.
Who's affected?
Covers the Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport with the same DCDC converter software.
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 3,048 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. If the battery warning light appears, or if you smell burning or see smoke, stop safely, exit the vehicle, and call a Land Rover dealer. When parked, leave it outside and away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free software update that corrects the 48-volt electrical overload risk.
- Park outside and away from buildings or structures, and exit the vehicle when it is parked until the repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V683 when you call.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000 with questions and reference Land Rover recall N503.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician updates the vehicle software for the electrical system. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Until that software update is complete, follow Land Rover's safety instruction: exit the vehicle after parking and park outside, away from buildings or other structures. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through Jaguar Land Rover's new vehicle warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all affected vehicles are still under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 5, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| November 19, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 8, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 18, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V683?
Recall 20V683 covers 3,048 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport MHEV vehicles with a 48-volt electrical system overload that can damage the MOSFET and short the DCDC converter. An electrical short-circuit increases fire risk. Land Rover dealers update the vehicle software for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V683. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free software update. Until the repair is complete, exit the vehicle after parking and park outside away from buildings or structures.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Land Rover dealers update the vehicle software free of charge. Reference recall 20V683 or Land Rover recall number N503 when you call the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short-circuit. The recall involves the 48-volt electrical system, where an overload can damage the MOSFET and create a DCDC converter short-circuit. Park outside away from buildings or structures until the dealer completes the software update.
What if I bought my Land Rover used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor safety recalls regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2020 Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer with recall number 20V683 or N503.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V683000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-369-1000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V683 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V683000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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