Recall 20V694 affects 11,084 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles for loose battery ground contact. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 11,084 2019-2020 Discovery SUVs because a loose battery ground connection can trigger electrical faults. Those faults can shut the vehicle down or cut exterior lighting while driving, which increases crash risk, and Land Rover dealers will repair the ground connection free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The battery ground stud on the 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery is the metal connection point that ties the battery's negative side to the vehicle chassis. That ground path gives electrical current a clean return route, so modules, lights, starting systems, and power controls work with a stable connection. When the ground path is tight, the electrical system has a steady reference point.
On affected Discovery vehicles, the contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis is not secure enough. That loose contact interrupts the ground path and creates electrical faults through the vehicle. If the connection drops far enough while driving, the vehicle can lose electrical power or shut down while in motion.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices can be an electrical fault, a sudden loss of power, or the vehicle cutting out while driving.
Who's affected?
Covers the Discovery across the 2019 and 2020 model years, with the same battery ground-stud component listed for both years.
| 2019 Land Rover Discovery | battery |
|---|---|
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery | battery |
| Units affected | 11,084 |
The model year narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A shutdown or loss of exterior lighting while driving raises crash risk because the vehicle loses power or visibility on the road. If your Discovery shuts down or loses exterior lights while moving, pull over when safe and contact the dealer before continuing. Repair is free at any franchised Land Rover dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the free ground-stud replacement that fixes the loose battery ground connection.
- Bring the recall notice if Land Rover mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V694 when you call.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000 with questions about the free repair.
- Watch for electrical faults, loss of exterior lighting, loss of power, or shutdown while driving; pull over safely and contact the dealer before driving again.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Land Rover technician replaces the battery ground stud that connects the battery ground to the chassis. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 20V694. This repair addresses the loose ground connection tied to electrical faults and possible shutdown while driving. If you already paid for repair of this defect, Land Rover says reimbursement is available through the Jaguar Land Rover reimbursement plan, subject to its terms and conditions. Bring repair invoices or payment documentation when you contact Land Rover customer service or the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 10, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 24, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| November 24, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 17, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 8, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V694?
Recall 20V694 covers 11,084 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery SUVs with a loose battery ground stud contact at the chassis. The fault can cause electrical problems, loss of power, shutdown while driving, or loss of exterior lighting, raising crash risk. Land Rover dealers replace the ground stud for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Discovery is included in recall 20V694. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer to schedule the ground stud replacement. Reference recall number 20V694000 and Land Rover recall N400 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost. Land Rover dealers will replace the affected ground stud free of charge, including parts and labor, at a franchised Land Rover dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a vehicle shutdown or loss of exterior lighting while driving. Land Rover reported that the loose ground connection can create electrical faults, loss of power, or shutdown, which raises crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Land Rover Discovery used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Discovery is included, then call a franchised Land Rover dealer and reference recall number 20V694000 or Land Rover recall N400.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V694000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 1-800-369-1000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V694 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V694000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →