Jaguar Land Rover Recalled 23,677 SUVs for Power Loss
Owners of nine 2019-2024 model ranges should watch for notifications regarding a software update.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Automotive — General
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Jaguar Land Rover has issued a recall for 23,677 vehicles equipped with 48-volt hybrid systems to address a software bug in the DC-DC converter. This defect can lead to a sudden loss of drive power or exterior lighting.
Why it matters
The issue stems from insufficient electrical load balancing, which causes the converter to go offline at startup under high demand. Fixing this is essential to ensure vehicle safety and restore reliable power management for affected owners.
The recall affects 23,677 vehicles across nine model ranges from 2019 to 2024, including 8,100 Land Rover Defender units and 10,973 Range Rover Sport models. This follows an earlier April 2026 recall of 170,169 vehicles.
The players
Jaguar Land Rover
A luxury automotive manufacturer that produces the Land Rover and Range Rover lines and is currently managing software-related recall campaigns.
The details
The DC-DC converter manages power between the 48-volt hybrid system and other vehicle components. A software bug causes the converter to overload during high current demand, forcing it to shut down. Dealers will install a software update to improve load balancing and add a limp-home mode that maintains essential power if the converter goes offline in the future.
Timeline
April 2026: An initial recall involving 170,169 vehicles was filed.
September 2026: The reporting period for 393 filed claims concluded.
November 13, 2026: Deadline for Jaguar Land Rover to notify all affected vehicle owners.
The Home Front
This recall represents an expansion of the service campaign launched with the April 2026 DC-DC converter recall of 170,169 vehicles. It highlights the ongoing complexity of integrating 48-volt hybrid systems into standard automotive electrical architectures.
If you own a Land Rover or Range Rover model from 2019 through 2024, monitor your mail for an official notification from the manufacturer. Contact your local dealership after receiving your notice to schedule the necessary software update at no cost.
The takeaway
The software update is designed to prevent total power failure by introducing a limp-home mode if the converter goes offline. Owners should ensure their current contact information is on file with their dealership to receive the recall notification by November 13, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Car and Driver.
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