2026 Land Rover Discovery · Safety restraints
Air bag may not deploy
The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 26V389000 includes certain 2021 to 2026 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2021 to 2026 Land Rover Discovery
- NHTSA campaign 26V389000
- The manufacturer filing lists 250,857 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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