Vehicle recallDVSA
Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover recalled over a restraint defect
A concern has been identified where the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring may experience fretting corrosion over time. This can lead to an increased resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit potentially resulting in the airbag failing to deploy when requested to do so. An airbag which fails to deploy as-intended will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Defender
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 02/04/2019 – 04/06/2026
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- D121
Discovery
- Build dates
- 01/07/2020 – 05/06/2026
- Manufacturer reference
- D121
Range Rover
- Build dates
- 25/09/2020 – 04/06/2026
- Manufacturer reference
- D121
What to do now
The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/245). Quoted as issued.
Summary
A concern has been identified where the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring may experience fretting corrosion over time. This can lead to an increased resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit potentially resulting in the airbag failing to deploy when requested to do so. An airbag which fails to deploy as-intended will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Defect
A concern has been identified where the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring may experience fretting corrosion over time. This can lead to an increased resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit potentially resulting in the airbag failing to deploy when requested to do so. An airbag which fails to deploy as-intended will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Vehicles will have a protective lubricant gel applied to the driver’s airbag connector terminals.
Models
Defender, Discovery, Range Rover
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover being recalled?
The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.