Recall 26V389 affects 250,857 2020-2026 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender vehicles for air bag connector corrosion. Free repair once Land Rover opens it.
Land Rover is recalling 250,857 2020-2026 Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles because corrosion in the driver's air bag clockspring connector can stop the air bag from deploying as intended. That failure increases injury risk in a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once Land Rover opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The driver's airbag connector in these 2020-2026 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender vehicles sits in the clockspring behind the steering wheel. The clockspring lets the wheel turn while keeping an electrical path to the driver's airbag. When the crash sensors call for deployment, that circuit helps send the command to the airbag.
On affected SUVs, the connector pins can develop fretting corrosion over time. That means tiny movement and vibration wear the contact surfaces enough for oxides to form on the pins. The corrosion raises resistance in the driver's airbag circuit, and that can stop the airbag from deploying when the system requests it.
The warning sign is the airbag warning lamp. Land Rover's analysis says the lamp will illuminate at least 300-400 miles before the non-deployment risk.
Who's affected?
Spans Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender SUVs across the 2020-2026 model years, all tied to the front air bag connector.
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2025 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| 2024 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| 2022 Land Rover Range Rover | front air bag |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | front air bag |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | front air bag |
| 2024 Land Rover Discovery | front air bag |
| 2023 Land Rover Discovery | front air bag |
| 2022 Land Rover Discovery | front air bag |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery | front air bag |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| 2024 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| 2023 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| 2022 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| 2021 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| 2020 Land Rover Defender | front air bag |
| Units affected | 250,857 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An air bag that fails to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. If the air bag warning lamp comes on, treat it as an active warning and call a Land Rover dealer before making another routine trip. Repair will be free at any franchised Land Rover dealer once Land Rover opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2026 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, or Defender is included in this recall.
- Watch for Land Rover's interim safety letter and the later final-repair letter before scheduling service.
- Contact a franchised Land Rover dealer once the final repair opens; the dealer will apply protective gel to the driver's air bag connector terminals free of charge.
- Call Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 with questions, and reference recall number 26V389.
- Keep using seat belts and avoid delaying the repair once Land Rover says service is open.
What happens at the repair
Land Rover has not opened the final dealer repair yet. For now, the interim owner letter explains the safety risk while the final remedy is prepared. Once the final remedy is available, a Land Rover technician will apply protective lubricant gel to the driver's air bag connector terminals to help protect them from corrosion. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Land Rover is using its general reimbursement plan on file. If you've already paid for this related connector repair, contact Land Rover customer service with your repair paperwork and ask how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 12, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| June 26, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 7, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V389?
Recall 26V389 covers 250,857 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles with a driver's air bag clockspring connector that can corrode. If the connector fails, the driver's air bag does not deploy as intended, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2020-2026 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, or Defender is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V389. If it is, contact a franchised Land Rover dealer and ask about the driver air bag connector repair. Land Rover says dealers will apply protective lubricant gel to the connector terminals for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Land Rover says dealers will apply protective lubricant gel to the driver's air bag connector terminals free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Land Rover before the recall repair?
The filing does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that the driver's air bag does not deploy as intended in a crash if the clockspring connector corrodes. Confirm your VIN, then ask the Land Rover dealer how soon the free repair is available.
When will Land Rover notify owners about recall 26V389?
Land Rover expects to mail interim owner letters on August 7, 2026. Those letters notify owners of the safety risk. Land Rover says additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V389000 |
|---|---|
| Land Rover customer service | 800-637-6837 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V389 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V389000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →