Model year 2017 · Land Rover

2017 Land Rover Discovery recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: DISCOVERY.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V393000	June 1, 2023	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
20V143000	March 12, 2020	Electrical System › Software
18V337000	May 23, 2018	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V393000Manufacturer no. N798

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: June 1, 2023
Owner notification: July 26, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 29,861 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: DISCOVERY

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.

Safety risk

Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V393000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V143000Manufacturer no. N428

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: March 12, 2020
Owner notification: April 13, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,553 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery: May 2, 2017 – June 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: DISCOVERY

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.

Safety risk

If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V143000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V337000Manufacturer no. N206

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: May 23, 2018
Owner notification: June 22, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,917 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery: September 28, 2016 – January 10, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: DISCOVERY

Components: Electrical System › Software; Fuel System, Gasoline

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.

Safety risk

If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V337000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 1, 2023.