Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has issued an urgent recall for approximately 170,000 SUVs in the United States, marking its largest recall to date. The recall stems from a faulty DC-DC converter module found in mild-hybrid vehicles across the Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover lineups. UK vehicles have also experienced similar problems, though the official recall currently applies only to the US market.
Models Affected
The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2022 and January 2024 and include the following models:
- F-Pace
- E-Pace
- Land Rover Defender
- Discovery
- Discovery Sport
- Range Rover Evoque
- Range Rover Velar
- Range Rover Sport
- Range Rover
Nature of the Fault
The DC-DC converter module, a key component in the electric system of mild-hybrid SUVs, may fail under certain circumstances. JLR has stated that some customers have reported the module not operating as intended. If the issue occurs, drivers receive a warning to stop their vehicle safely. Continued use could impair vehicle operation, potentially leading to a loss of power.
Recall Scope and UK Implications
While the recall is officially limited to the United States, JLR acknowledged to Auto Express that some UK vehicles have encountered the same problem. According to AutoTrader, an official recall from the UK’s DVSA or the European Commission may be imminent. JLR emphasized that customer care is a top priority and urged anyone experiencing the issue to contact an authorized JLR repairer for support.
Company Context
This recall comes amid a challenging period for JLR. Third-quarter revenue fell to £4.5 billion, a 39% year-on-year decline, with year-to-date revenue at £16 billion, down 24%. The drop was attributed to a cyber incident that disrupted production, as well as the planned wind-down of legacy Jaguar models and US tariffs. Production returned to normal levels by mid-November, but the company expects performance to improve in the fourth quarter.
PB Balaji, JLR CEO, commented: "Q3 was a challenging quarter for JLR with performance impacted by the production shutdown we initiated in response to the cyber incident, the planned wind down of legacy Jaguar and US tariffs. Thanks to the commitment of our dedicated teams, we returned vehicle production to normal levels by mid-November, and we are focused on building our business back stronger." He added that 2026 would be an exciting year, with the launch of the Range Rover Electric and the unveiling of the first new Jaguar.
