2020 Land Rover Range Rover

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis.  ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles.  Fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in the driver’s inability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ODI reviewed information supplied by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in response to Information Request letters as well as reviewed the data with JLR on numerous occasions. ODI further reviewed relevant data on a peer vehicle with a significantly similar steering knuckle design, the MY 2014 through 2017 Range Rover.  Much of the information is contradictory and requires a deeper analysis that is available in an Engineering Analysis. On August 5, 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed safety recall 25V514.  This recall covers certain MY 2014 and all MY 2015-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.  The remedy for recall 25V514 addresses knuckles with and without a visible fracture.  Knuckles that have developed a visible fracture will be replaced with a new knuckle of a substantially similar design.  Knuckles with no fracture visibly present will have a brace attached to the upper portion of the front steering knuckle.  JLR states that the purpose of the brace is to prevent the component from completely separating should a fracture develop. NHTSA continues to receive allegations of fractures occurring in the front steering knuckles of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.  Two of the most recent VOQs received by ODI involve front steering knuckle fractures occurring on MY 2020 and MY 2021 Range Rover L405 vehicles.  ODI will continue to investigate the component design and assess the potential safety risk as part of this Engineering Analysis and evaluate the recall remedies for Recall 25V514.  Further, the scope of this Engineering Analysis will be expanded to include MY 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles as they have a substantially similar component design. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

The range rover would not start had to jump start, vehicle is available completely dead does not jump start After finally starting the vehicle exiting the parking lot car completely lost all power completely turned off I was unable to steer the car nor apply the brakes Towed to the dealership a battery test was done and charging system check They did not find the issue Vehicle was inspected by the dealer only at time when the car was brought in charging system fault detected warning

NHTSA ID

11766398

Incident

May 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was experiencing low electrical power, preventing communication with an unknown component. The mechanic determined that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there would be a charge for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,200.

NHTSA ID

11764164

Incident

Sep 3, 2026

Mileage

76,200 mi

- SUNROOF CHANNEL REAR DRAIN TUBES CORRODED/FAILED, CAUSING WATER INGRESS INTO CABIN, FILLING FLOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OF STANDING WATER. - TECHNICIAN FOUND IMC AND AUDIO AMPLIFIER TO HAVE DAMAGE DUE TO WATER INFILTRATION. NO COMMUNICATION WITH AUDIO AMPLIFIER, SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO SERVICES MODULE WITHIN IMC IS NOT RESPONDING. - CORRODED SUNROOF DRAIN CHANNEL FITTINGS LEADING TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE - CORROSION AND RUST IN THE SUNROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME WATER DRAIN. - SUNROOF WATER DRAIN TUBES HAVE A NOTABLE AMOUNT OF CORROSION AND RUST IN DRAIN TUBE OUTLET AND RUBBER HOSE. - SAFETY HAS BEEN PUT AT RISK FROM THE WATER INTRUSION DISABLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE - PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER MONMOUTH, NJ - VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY CHUBB INSURANCE - THERE ARE NO WARNING LAMPS BECAUSE WATER INTRUSION HAS DISABLED WARNING SYSTEMS - VEHICLE HAS BEEN LABELED A TOTAL LOSS BY CHUBB INSURANCE

NHTSA ID

11762216

Incident

Jul 30, 2026

I have had to have the rear tailgate repaired twice, First time the tailgate would not lift, this was in Sept 2024, then the rear lower tailgate would not open it just jammed and the upper tailgate failed after repairin the lower costing me over $2000 in repairs for the 2nd repair. There is clearly an issue with the design when the rear lower tailgate would not open you could not lock the entire vehicle. This is a hazard

NHTSA ID

11757013

Incident

Aug 11, 2026

**Component/System:** 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, including the DC/DC converter subject to JLR recall D126, MHEV battery/Battery Energy Control Module, starter generator/alternator system, 12V charging system, telematics control module, and related vehicle communication/electrical modules. The vehicle and components are available for inspection upon request. **Description of Complaint:** My 2020 Land Rover Range Rover P400 MHEV, VIN [XXX], experienced serious electrical and high-voltage/MHEV system failures involving the 48V mild-hybrid system and DC/DC converter system. Before the original failure, the vehicle displayed the warning message **“High Voltage Shutdown Not Possible — System Live.”** The warning would appear on the instrument cluster while driving. The vehicle later displayed **“Stop Safely — Electrical Fault Detected.”** The vehicle then shut down while in operation, and steering assist was lost/steering became locked or extremely difficult to control. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle lost power/drive functionality and steering assistance while being operated. The vehicle was taken to Jaguar Land Rover Parsippany for the D126 DC/DC converter recall/interim repair. The DC/DC converter is part of the 48V MHEV system and manages power transfer between the 48V and 12V electrical systems. After the D126-related repair, the vehicle would not start at pickup and had to be jump-started. The dealer later diagnosed a telematics control module issue/parasitic draw, but the vehicle continued to have electrical and high-voltage warnings. After the interim DC/DC repair, the **“High Voltage Shutdown Not Possible — System Live”** warning returned while driving. The malfunction indicator/check engine light also came on. Jaguar Land Rover Parsippany confirmed fault codes INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11750176

Incident

May 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but was not able to do repairs due to remedy not being provided as of yet by manufacturer The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had stated that failure was experienced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknowing vehicle warning light illuminated and vehicle stalled. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11748894

Incident

Jul 7, 2026

Mileage

50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11747925

Incident

Jul 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range rover 3.0. The contact stated while driving on the highway heard loud bang, no warning lights illuminated, continued to drive. white grayish Smoke coming from underneath the vehicle and a burning oil smell. There was also a lot of oil spots visible underneath the vehicle. Pulled off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure caused by timing components. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11736390

Incident

Apr 18, 2026

Mileage

60,000 mi

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline

Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty

Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off